Stalevo
Carbidopa · Levodopa · Entacapone
Utilized to manage neurological dysfunction to support motor control.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredients
- Carbidopa · Levodopa · Entacapone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 25/100/200mg
Stalevo details
- Condition
- Parkinson's Disease
- Therapeutic class
- Dopaminergic Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Precursor/COMT Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- dyskinesia; nausea; dizziness; chromaturia
- Moderate side effects
- hallucinations; confusion; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Utilized to manage neurological dysfunction to support motor control.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Orion Pharma
- Onset Time
- 0.5–2 hours
- Duration
- 3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Keep container tightly closed and protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- Iron supplements; Antipsychotics
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: not recommended. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to components; narrow-angle glaucoma; pheochromocytoma; history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome; concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
may cause sudden sleep onset; may impair ability to drive; monitor for impulsive behaviour
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Combines a dopamine precursor to restore levels, a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor to prevent systemic breakdown, and a COMT inhibitor to extend the duration of the dopamine effect in the brain.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Stalevo
Stalevo is a combination medication containing Carbidopa, Levodopa and Entacapone used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Developed by Orion Pharma, this treatment is provided as a tablet in a 25/100/200mg strength formulation. It supports motor function by balancing neurochemical levels, helping maintain control for people living with the condition.
Buying Stalevo online
Stalevo is registered across 14 markets including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with access also extended to patients in South Korea, Japan and the UAE. Being able to have this medication ordered online is a significant benefit for expats who require reliable, consistent supply across the region. Using established sources helps remove the stress of tracking down specific daily treatments in busy pharmacy markets.