Entacapone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɛnˈtæk.əˌpoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Entacapone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug C₁₄H₁₅N₃O₅ that inhibits the breakdown of ʟ-dopa and is used in conjunction with ʟ-dopa and carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is marketed under the trademark Comtan and when used in conjunction with carbidopa and L-dopa, under the trademark Stalevo.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug C₁₄H₁₅N₃O₅ that inhibits the breakdown of ʟ-dopa and is used in conjunction with ʟ-dopa and carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is marketed under the trademark Comtan and when used in conjunction with carbidopa and L-dopa, under the trademark Stalevo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tolcapone, opicapone, carbidopa, nitecapone, tacrine, capacetabine.
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