Stalevo (Carbidopa + Levodopa + Entacapone) Tablet

Stalevo Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. This medicine helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements.

Stalevo Tablet is taken with or without food, but better to avoid high protein meal and dairy products. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it can result in harmful effects.

This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, constipation, discoloration of urine, and dryness in the mouth. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is common to have diarrhea with this medicine, so drink plenty of fluids and watch for weight loss.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses Of Stalevo Tablet

• Parkinson’s disease

Benefits Of Stalevo Tablet

In Parkinson’s Disease

Stalevo Tablet is a medicine that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side Effects Of Stalevo Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Stalevo

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Urine discoloration
• Headache
• Dryness in mouth
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Abnormality of voluntary movements
• Abnormal dreams

How To Use Stalevo Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Stalevo Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Stalevo Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

How Stalevo Tablet Works

Stalevo Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levodopa, Carbidopa and Entacapone which treat Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a Carbidopa precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents the breakdown of Levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels. Entacapone is COMT inhibitor which causes higher and more sustained levels of levodopa in blood, leading to greater relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.