Entacapone
Entacapone
Entacapone (pronounced en-TA-ka-pone) is a medication used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is often used in combination with other drugs such as levodopa and carbidopa.
Etymology
The name "Entacapone" is derived from its chemical name, which is N-[(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)acetyl]-O-methyldopamine. The "enta" part of the name is likely derived from the word "entacap", which is a type of cap used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Usage
Entacapone is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement. It works by enhancing the effects of levodopa, a drug that is commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease. By doing so, it helps to reduce the "off" periods of time where the symptoms of Parkinson's disease are more pronounced.
Related Terms
- Levodopa: A medication used to treat Parkinson's disease. It is often used in combination with entacapone.
- Carbidopa: A medication that is often used in combination with levodopa and entacapone to treat Parkinson's disease.
- Neurodegenerative disorder: A term for a range of conditions which primarily affect the neurons in the human brain.
- Parkinson's disease: A long-term degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.
Side Effects
Common side effects of entacapone include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Less common side effects can include hallucinations, confusion, and unusual dreams.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entacapone
- Wikipedia's article - Entacapone
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