Stalevo, 150 mg+37.5 mg+200 mg 30 pcs

Stalevo is a combined anti-Parkinsonian drug that is a combination of levodopa, a metabolic precursor of dopamine, carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylase, and entacapone, an inhibitor of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT).

Levodopa increases dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is formed directly from levodopa with the participation of aromatic amino acid decarboxylase. The anti-Parkinsonian effect of levodopa is due to its conversion to dopamine directly in the CNS.

Levodopa is rapidly decarboxylated in peripheral tissues, converting to dopamine, which, however, does not penetrate through the HEB. Carbidopa inhibits the process of decarboxylation of levodopa and formation of dopamine in peripheral tissues, which indirectly leads to an increase in the amount of levodopa delivered to the CNS.

Levodopa is biotransformed with catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) into the potentially dangerous metabolite 3-O-methyldopa (3-OMD) as a result of dopa decarboxylase inhibition.

Entacapone is a reversible, specific COMT inhibitor of mainly peripheral action. Entacapone slows the clearance of levodopa from the bloodstream, resulting in increased bioavailability of levodopa, prolonging its therapeutic effect.

Indications

Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism (except drug-induced) where the use of levodopa + carbidopa combination is ineffective.

Composition

1 coated tablet contains:

levodopa 150 mg,

carbidopa in monohydrate form 35.5 mg,

entacapone 200 mg.

Auxiliary substances:

Corn starch,

Mannitol,

Croscarmellose sodium,

Povidone,

Magnesium stearate.

Composition of the shell:

hypromellose,

sucrose,

titanium dioxide,

iron oxide yellow,

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iron oxide red,

magnesium stearate,

polysorbate 80,

glycerin 85%.

How to take, the dosage

The drug is taken orally, regardless of meals, without dividing the tablet into parts. The optimal daily dose is determined by careful individual selection. As a single dose should be taken only 1 tablet of any dosage. The maximum daily dose is 1.5 g of levodopa, 2 g of entacapone, 375 mg of carbidopa (corresponding to 10 tablets of Stalevo 150/37.5/200 mg).

If more levodopa is needed, reduce the interval between doses and/or transfer the patient to Stalevo treatment at a higher dosage (necessarily within the recommended dosage). If less levodopa is needed, increase the intervals between doses and/or transfer the patient to Stalevo treatment at a lower dosage.

If other medications containing levodopa are used concomitantly with Stalevo, the recommendations for the total daily dose of the medication should be carefully followed.

Interaction

Therapeutic effect of Stalevo is decreased when concomitant administration with dopamine receptor antagonists (some neuroleptics and antiemetics), phenytoin, papaverine.

Concomitant administration with iron preparations may decrease the effectiveness of Stalevo because levodopa and entacapone form chelate complexes with iron ions in the gastrointestinal tract. It is necessary to observe a time interval of 2-3 hours between doses of Stalevo and iron-containing drugs.

Therapeutic effect of Stalevo may decrease in patients receiving high-protein diet due to competing effect of levodopa and some amino acids. Stalevo is compatible with imisin and moclobemide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, diazepam, and ibuprofen.

Special Instructions

Stalevo is not intended to eliminate extrapyramidal reactions caused by medication. Before the planned general anesthesia the drug may be taken as long as the patient is allowed to take it orally. In case of long-term therapy Stalevo requires periodic monitoring of functions of the liver, hematopoiesis system, kidneys, cardiovascular system.

Control of the cardiovascular system function is required during the whole period of initial dose adjustment of the drug. Use of the drug in open-angle glaucoma is possible only with careful control of intraocular pressure. When replacing Stalevo with levodopa + carbidopa therapy (without entacapone) an increase in levodopa dose will be required.

Stalevo should be withdrawn slowly, increasing the levodopa dose if necessary. Therapy with Stalevo does not prevent the use of other anti-Parkinsonian drugs. The daily dose of seleginine combined with Stalevo should not exceed 10 mg.

Effect on driving and operating machinery: Entacapone in combination with levodopa causes drowsiness and episodic momentary falling asleep. It is necessary to refrain from driving a vehicle and working with machines and mechanisms during the period of taking the drug Stalevo.

Contraindications

The drug should be used with caution when:

Cautions should be taken when using Stalevo concomitantly with:

Side effects

Overdose

Symptoms: increased severity of side effects, except for allergic reactions, which are dose-dependent.

Treatment: hospitalization, gastric lavage, repeated administration of activated charcoal.

Control of respiratory, cardiovascular and urinary system functions; ECG-monitoring, antiarrhythmic therapy if necessary.

Pyridoxine is ineffective in Stalevo overdose.

Pregnancy use

The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy (except when the potential positive effect of taking the drug exceeds the possible risk to the fetus) and during lactation.