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COMT Inhibitors

COMT inhibitors are used to treat Parkinson's disease. They work by increasing levels of levodopa in the body.

Why are comt inhibitors prescribed?

  1. Parkinson's Disease (100%)

Key takeaways

COMT inhibitors are used to treat Parkinson's disease. They work by blocking catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), an enzyme (protein) that breaks down dopamine in the body. COMT inhibitors help levodopa-based medications last longer in the body. So you'll take them along with carbidopa / levodopa medications for Parkinson's disease. Examples of COMT inhibitors include entacapone (Comtan), opicapone (Ongentys), and tolcapone (Tasmar).

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ENTACAPONE treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease in people who are taking Levodopa. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain, a substance which helps manage body movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.
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Ongentys

as low as$685
OPICAPONE treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease in people who are taking Carbidopa; Levodopa. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain, a substance which helps manage body movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.
TOLCAPONE treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease in people who are taking Carbidopa; Levodopa. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain, a substance which helps manage body movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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