Ongentys
Ongentys 50MG
What is Ongentys?
Ongentys (opicapone) is a prescription medication used as an adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in adults with Parkinson's disease experiencing "off" episodes. It works by inhibiting catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), an enzyme that breaks down dopamine, thereby enhancing and prolonging the effect of levodopa, reducing symptoms of motor fluctuations.Side Effects
- Compulsive behavior or intense urges you cannot control
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Excessive drowsiness
Warnings
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart problems, sleeping problems, or a history of dyskinesia (trouble controlling movements) or mental illness.
- This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart problems and changes in blood pressure (when used together with other medicines)New or worsening dyskinesiaUnusual changes in thoughts or behavior, including the urge to gamble or an increased sex drive
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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- Compulsive behavior or intense urges you cannot control
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Excessive drowsiness
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
- Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat
- Unusual behavior, mood changes, seeing or hearing things that are not there, or thoughts of hurting yourself
- Jerky muscle movement you cannot control (often in your face, tongue, or jaw)
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart problems, sleeping problems, or a history of dyskinesia (trouble controlling movements) or mental illness.
- This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart problems and changes in blood pressure (when used together with other medicines)New or worsening dyskinesiaUnusual changes in thoughts or behavior, including the urge to gamble or an increased sex drive
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
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Ongentys 50MG
What is Ongentys ?
Ongentys (opicapone) is a prescription medication used as an adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in adults with Parkinson's disease experiencing "off" episodes. It works by inhibiting catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), an enzyme that breaks down dopamine, thereby enhancing and prolonging the effect of levodopa, reducing symptoms of motor fluctuations.
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