Adcapone Tablet 10's belongs to a group known as antiparkinson’s medicines. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs, such as levodopa, for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This drug can improve symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, poor muscle control and muscle spasms. Parkinson's disease is a medical disorder that affects the ability of a person to do regular tasks. This disease affects the nervous system of the body, which in turn, affects the person's ability to move or do the normal activities of the day. This is a chronic and progressive disorder, so if the right treatment is not provided to the patient at the initial stage of this disease, their symptoms may worsen with time.

Adcapone Tablet 10's contains entacapone which is given in combination with levodopa. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger that supports increasing the amount of dopamine (other chemical messengers) in the body. Thereby, enough dopamine controls the brain to organize body movements. This is how it works to survive Parkinson's disease.

Take Adcapone Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Adcapone Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, fatigue, vomiting, confusion, constipation, increased sweating, falls, urine discolouration, dizziness Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), diarrhea, impaired muscle coordination, heart disease, heart attack, dryness in the mouth and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects of Adcapone Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Adcapone Tablet 10's if you are allergic to it or any other ingredients present in it. Avoid taking Adcapone Tablet 10's if you have heart disease or heart attack. Adcapone Tablet 10's causes low blood pressure, drowsiness and dizziness. It is advisable not to drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness and decrease the efficacy of Adcapone Tablet 10's. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age as limited data are available. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Adcapone Tablet 10's increases levels of levodopa in the body. Adcapone Tablet 10's is used together with levodopa and carbidopa to treat 'wearing-off' symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, stiffness, poor muscle control and muscle spasms. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger, which supports increasing the amount of dopamine (other chemical messengers) in the body. Thereby, enough dopamine controls the brain to organize body movements. This is how it works to survive Parkinson's disease.

• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Vomiting
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Increased sweating
• Urine discolouration
• Dizziness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Diarrhoea
• Impaired muscle coordination
• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Dry mouth
• Abdominal pain

Avoid taking Adcapone Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Adcapone Tablet 10's or any other ingredients in it. If you have heart disease, heart attack, muscle pain, or weakness, consult your doctor before taking Adcapone Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Adcapone Tablet 10's if you experience diarrhea. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice weakness, loss of appetite and weight loss within a relatively short period. Adcapone Tablet 10's causes low blood pressure, drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness and decrease the efficacy of Adcapone Tablet 10's. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age as limited data are available. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Adcapone Tablet 10's.

• ISOPRENALINE
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• DESIPRAMINE
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• WARFARIN
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• LINEZOLID
• METHYLENE BLUE
• PHENELZINE
• PROCARBAZINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• DIAZEPAM
• ZOLPIDEM

• Adcapone Tablet 10's may cause diarrhea, if you experience diarrhea, drink plenty of water; if symptoms persist, consult your doctor immediately. Do not take anti-diarrhea medicine on your own.

• A balanced diet is essential to show improvement in Parkinson's disease that includes grains and leafy foods as this food is rich in vitamins, fibre and minerals. With this food, one should also include dairy items, protein-rich nourishments, for example, meat and beans and solid fats found in nuts, olive oil, fish and eggs in their diet. However, limit the consumption of sugar.
• Constipation is a common issue for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Drinking more liquid and increasing the intake of fibre admission helps in overcoming this issue.
• Parkinson's sickness is often caused by decreased bone thickness. In this manner, taking calcium and nutrient D enhancements may help. However, do not take any supplements before counselling a doctor.
• One should drink a lot of water as a person dealing with this disease often feel dehydrated.