Pronunciation: KAR bi DOE pa, en TAK a pone, LEE voe DOE pa
Brand: Stalevo 100, Stalevo 125, Stalevo 150, Stalevo 200, Stalevo 50, Stalevo 75
12.5 mg-200 mg-50 mg, round, brown, imprinted with LCE 50
25 mg-200 mg-100 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with LCE 100
37.5 mg-200 mg-150 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with LCE 150
50 mg-200 mg-200 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with LCE 200
18.75 mg-200 mg-75 mg, oval, red, imprinted with LCE 75
31.25 mg-200 mg-125 mg, oval, red, imprinted with LCE 125
18.75 mg-200 mg-75 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with STO 75
25 mg-200 mg-100 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with STO 100
31.25 mg-200 mg-125 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with STO 125
37.5 mg-200 mg-150 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with STO 150
50 mg-200 mg-200 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with STO 200
50 mg-200 mg-200 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with LCE 200
12.5 mg-200 mg-50 mg, round, brown, imprinted with W 782
18.75 mg-200 mg-75 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with W 783
25 mg-200 mg-100 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with W784
31.25 mg-200 mg-125 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with W 785
37.5 mg-200 mg-150 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with W786
50 mg-200 mg-200 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with W 787
25 mg-200 mg-100 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with LCE 100
You should not use this medicine 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.
Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa (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.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to carbidopa, entacapone, or levodopa, or if you have:
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:
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.
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.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Take only a single tablet at each dosing time. Do not take more than 1 tablet at a time or take a portion of a broken tablet. Combining more than one tablet or tablet portions may cause an overdose.
Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times. Ask your doctor about whether you should take Stalevo with or without food.
Tell your doctor if the effects of this medicine seem to wear off quickly in between doses.
Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated from vomiting or diarrhea. Drink plenty of liquids if you are ill.
Do not take any other medications for Parkinson's disease that your doctor has not prescribed.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Stalevo.
Do not stop using Stalevo suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Avoid taking iron supplements without your doctor's advice. Also avoid increasing the amount of protein in your diet (protein sources include meat, eggs, and cheese). Taking iron or eating too much protein can make it harder for your body to digest and absorb Stalevo.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
This medicine may cause you to fall asleep during normal daytime activities such as working, talking, eating, or driving. You may fall asleep suddenly, even after feeling alert. Tell your doctor if you have any problems with daytime sleepiness or drowsiness.
You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.
You may notice that your sweat, urine, or saliva appears dark in color, such as red, brown, or black. This is not a harmful side effect, but it may cause staining of your clothes or bed sheets.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Using Stalevo with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Many drugs can affect Stalevo. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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