Stalevo 100
Generic name:carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa [ KAR-bi-DOE-pa, en-TAK-a-pone, LEE-voe-DOE-pa ]
Brand names: Stalevo 100, Stalevo 125, Stalevo 150, Stalevo 200, Stalevo 50, Stalevo 75
Drug class:Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
What is Stalevo 100 (Stalevo)?
Stalevo 100 (Stalevo) is a combination medicine used to treat Parkinson symptoms such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control.
Stalevo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Stalevo 100 if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to carbidopa, entacapone, or levodopa, or if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
glaucoma;
depression or other mental illness;
a stomach ulcer; or
People with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma). Ask your doctor about skin symptoms to watch for.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take Stalevo?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
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