Ongentys
Ongentys 50MG
¿Qué es Ongentys?
Ongentys (opicapona) es un medicamento recetado utilizado como tratamiento adyuvante a la levodopa/carbidopa en adultos con enfermedad de Parkinson que experimentan episodios "off". Funciona inhibiendo la catecol-O-metiltransferasa (COMT), una enzima que descompone la dopamina, mejorando y prolongando así el efecto de la levodopa y reduciendo los síntomas de las fluctuaciones motoras.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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Ongentys 50MG
¿Qué es Ongentys ?
Ongentys (opicapona) es un medicamento recetado utilizado como tratamiento adyuvante a la levodopa/carbidopa en adultos con enfermedad de Parkinson que experimentan episodios "off". Funciona inhibiendo la catecol-O-metiltransferasa (COMT), una enzima que descompone la dopamina, mejorando y prolongando así el efecto de la levodopa y reduciendo los síntomas de las fluctuaciones motoras.
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