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Comtan |
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- Description - |
Comtan is used for Parkinson's disease. It is prescribed when doses of the combination drug levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) begin to wear off too soon. By extending the effect of each dose of Sinemet, it frees the patient from the stiffness and tremors of Parkinson's for a longer period of time.
Comtan works by inhibiting the effect of an enzyme that breaks down the levodopa in Sinemet. It has no effect on Parkinson's disease when used by itself.
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Abdominal pain,back pain,constipation,diarrhea,discoloration of urine,dizziness,nausea,onset of new movement disorders,tired feeling,vomiting |
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Antidepressant drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including Nardil and Parnate (Comtan can be used with a special type of MAO inhibitor called selegiline, which is used for treating Parkinson's disease)
Bitolterol (Tornalate)
Certain antibiotics, including ampicillin and erythromycin
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
Probenecid (Benemid)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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One Health PLaza Building 415 Room1014C |
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East Hanover, NJ 07936 |
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