Stalevo 50mg. 100mg. 150mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of Parkinson's disease with end-of-dose motor fluctuations.
Dosage (summary)
Titrate to optimal dose; max 10 tablets/day.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Non-selective MAO inhibitors
- Antihypertensive medicines
- Dopamine receptor antagonists
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Pheochromocytoma
Common side effects
- Dyskinesias
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Muscle pain
- Chromaturia
Counselling Points
- Take whole tablet
- Monitor for mental changes
- Avoid driving if drowsy
Serious warnings
- Risk of NMS
- Caution in cardiovascular disease
- May cause orthostatic hypotension
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