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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C14H15N3O5
Molecular Weight 305.286
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 1
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ENTACAPONE, (Z)-

SMILES

CCN(CC)C(=O)C(=C/C1=CC(=C(O)C(O)=C1)[N+]([O-])=O)\C#N

InChI

InChIKey=JRURYQJSLYLRLN-YHYXMXQVSA-N
InChI=1S/C14H15N3O5/c1-3-16(4-2)14(20)10(8-15)5-9-6-11(17(21)22)13(19)12(18)7-9/h5-7,18-19H,3-4H2,1-2H3/b10-5-

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C14H15N3O5
Molecular Weight 305.286
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 1
Optical Activity NONE

Description
Curator's Comment: Description was created based on several sources, including http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Scientific_Discussion/human/000171/WC500033075.pdf

Entacapone is a selective, reversible catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitor for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is a member of the class of nitrocatechols. When administered concomittantly with levodopa and a decarboxylase inhibitor (e.g., carbidopa), increased and more sustained plasma levodopa concentrations are reached as compared to the administration of levodopa and a decarboxylase inhibitor. The mechanism of action of entacapone is believed to be through its ability to inhibit COMT in peripheral tissues, altering the plasma pharmacokinetics of levodopa. When entacapone is given in conjunction with levodopa and an aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor, such as carbidopa, plasma levels of levodopa are greater and more sustained than after administration of levodopa and an aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor alone. It is believed that at a given frequency of levodopa administration, these more sustained plasma levels of levodopa result in more constant dopaminergic stimulation in the brain, leading to a greater reduction in the manifestations of parkinsonian syndrome. Entacapone is used as an adjunct to levodopa / carbidopa in the symptomatic treatment of patients with idiopathic Parkinson's Disease who experience the signs and symptoms of end-of-dose "wearing-off".

CNS Activity

Curator's Comment: In animals, while entacapone enters the central nervous system (CNS) to a minimal extent, it has been shown to inhibit central COMT activity. In humans penetration of entacapone into the CNS is poor http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Scientific_Discussion/human/000171/WC500033075.pdf

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
151.0 nM [IC50]
76.8 µM [IC50]
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Secondary
Comtan

Approved Use

Comtan is indicated as an adjunct to levodopa and carbidopa to treat end-of-dose “wearing-off” in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Launch Date

9.4020482E11
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1095 ng/mL
200 mg 10 times / day steady-state, oral
dose: 200 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: STEADY-STATE
co-administered: LEVODOPA|CARBIDOPA
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
1325 ng/mL
200 mg 8 times / day multiple, oral
dose: 200 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered: LEVODOPA|CARBIDOPA
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
1.2 μg/mL
200 mg single, oral
dose: 200 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: LEVODOPA|CARBIDOPA
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: UNKNOWN
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1989 ng × h/mL
200 mg 10 times / day steady-state, oral
dose: 200 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: STEADY-STATE
co-administered: LEVODOPA|CARBIDOPA
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
2084 ng × h/mL
200 mg 8 times / day multiple, oral
dose: 200 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered: LEVODOPA|CARBIDOPA
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.8 h
200 mg 10 times / day steady-state, oral
dose: 200 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: STEADY-STATE
co-administered: LEVODOPA|CARBIDOPA
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
1.3 h
200 mg 8 times / day multiple, oral
dose: 200 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered: LEVODOPA|CARBIDOPA
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
2%
ENTACAPONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: UNKNOWN
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
25 mg single, intravenous
Dose: 25 mg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 25 mg
Sources:
healthy, 24 years (range: 22-28 years)
n = 12
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: 24 years (range: 22-28 years)
Sex: M
Population Size: 12
Sources:
2400 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
healthy
n = 8
Health Status: healthy
Population Size: 8
Sources:
Other AEs: Abdominal pain, Loose stools...
2400 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
levodopa/carbidopa(14 days)
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 15
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 15
Sources:
Other AEs: Abdominal pain, Loose stools...
800 mg single, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 800 mg
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 800 mg
Sources:
unhealthy
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Sources:
200 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 603
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 603
Sources:
Disc. AE: Psychiatric symptom, Diarrhea...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Psychiatric symptom (2%)
Diarrhea (2%)
Dyskinesia (2%)
Nausea (2%)
Abdominal pain (1%)
Hyperkinesia (2%)
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Abdominal pain
2400 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
healthy
n = 8
Health Status: healthy
Population Size: 8
Sources:
Loose stools
2400 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
healthy
n = 8
Health Status: healthy
Population Size: 8
Sources:
Abdominal pain
2400 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
levodopa/carbidopa(14 days)
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 15
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 15
Sources:
Loose stools
2400 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 2400 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
levodopa/carbidopa(14 days)
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 15
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 15
Sources:
Abdominal pain 1%
Disc. AE
200 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 603
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 603
Sources:
Diarrhea 2%
Disc. AE
200 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 603
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 603
Sources:
Dyskinesia 2%
Disc. AE
200 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 603
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 603
Sources:
Hyperkinesia 2%
Disc. AE
200 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 603
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 603
Sources:
Nausea 2%
Disc. AE
200 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 603
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 603
Sources:
Psychiatric symptom 2%
Disc. AE
200 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 200 mg, 1 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 603
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Parkinson’s Disease
Population Size: 603
Sources:
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Kinetics of human soluble and membrane-bound catechol O-methyltransferase: a revised mechanism and description of the thermolabile variant of the enzyme.
1995 Apr 4
Beneficial effects of co-administration of catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors and L-dihydroxyphenylalanine in rat models of depression.
1995 Feb 14
Clinical pharmacology, therapeutic use and potential of COMT inhibitors in Parkinson's disease.
2000 Jun
Alterations in preproenkephalin and adenosine-2a receptor mRNA, but not preprotachykinin mRNA correlate with occurrence of dyskinesia in normal monkeys chronically treated with L-DOPA.
2000 Mar
Entacapone.
2000 Sep
Efficacy and tolerability of entacapone as adjunctive therapy to levodopa in patients with Parkinson's disease and end-of-dose deterioration in daily medical practice: an open, multicenter study.
2001
L-dopa induces dyskinesia in normal monkeys: behavioural and pharmacokinetic observations.
2001 Aug
Entacapone: a catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor for the adjunctive treatment of Parkinson's disease.
2001 Jun
Long-term comparative experience with tolcapone and entacapone in advanced Parkinson's disease.
2001 Sep-Oct
Efficacy and safety of entacapone in Parkinson's disease patients with suboptimal levodopa response: a 6-month randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study in Germany and Austria (Celomen study).
2002 Apr
Modifications of plasma and platelet levels of L-DOPA and its direct metabolites during treatment with tolcapone or entacapone in patients with Parkinson's disease.
2003 Aug
Entacapone is beneficial in both fluctuating and non-fluctuating patients with Parkinson's disease: a randomised, placebo controlled, double blind, six month study.
2003 Aug
Sleep attacks in Parkinson's disease induced by Entacapone, a COMT-inhibitor.
2003 Feb
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of entacapone and tolcapone after acute and repeated administration: a comparative study in the rat.
2003 Feb
An artist's view of drug-induced hallucinosis.
2003 Jul
An active and water-soluble truncation mutant of the human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A9.
2004 Apr
Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular modeling studies of a novel, peripherally selective inhibitor of catechol-O-methyltransferase.
2004 Dec 2
Entacapone increases and prolongs the central effects of l-DOPA in the 6-hydroxydopamine-lesioned rat.
2004 Nov
Two patients with COMT inhibitor-induced hepatic dysfunction and UGT1A9 genetic polymorphism.
2005 Dec 13
Kinetic characterization of the 1A subfamily of recombinant human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases.
2005 Jul
Prediction of genotoxicity of chemical compounds by statistical learning methods.
2005 Jun
Coadministration of entacapone with levodopa attenuates the severity of dyskinesias in hemiparkinsonian rats.
2006 May
Entacapone to tolcapone switch: Multicenter double-blind, randomized, active-controlled trial in advanced Parkinson's disease.
2007 Jan
Novel screening assay for antioxidant protection against peroxyl radical-induced loss of protein function.
2007 Nov
Entacapone potentiates the long-duration response but does not normalize levodopa-induced molecular changes.
2008 Dec
Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone-induced acute Pisa syndrome in a Parkinson's disease patient.
2008 Dec 15
[Treatment of Parkinson's disease at present and in the future].
2008 Nov
Remission of acute psychotic anxious depression in a patient with Parkinson's disease after treatment with quetiapine.
2009 Dec 15
Drug discovery using chemical systems biology: repositioning the safe medicine Comtan to treat multi-drug and extensively drug resistant tuberculosis.
2009 Jul
Discovery of a long-acting, peripherally selective inhibitor of catechol-O-methyltransferase.
2010 Apr 22
Capture compound mass spectrometry sheds light on the molecular mechanisms of liver toxicity of two Parkinson drugs.
2010 Jan
Entacapone and tolcapone, two catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitors, block fibril formation of alpha-synuclein and beta-amyloid and protect against amyloid-induced toxicity.
2010 May 14
Mirtazapine-associated urinary retention.
2010 Summer
Patents

Sample Use Guides

The recommended dose of Comtan (entacapone) is one 200 mg tablet administered concomitantly with each levodopa and carbidopa dose to a maximum of 8 times daily (200 mg x 8 = 1,600 mg per day). Comtan should always be administered in association with levodopa and carbidopa. Entacapone has no antiparkinsonian effect of its own.
Route of Administration: Oral
Kinetic assays indicate that Comtan inhibits InhA activity by 47.0% at an entacapone concentration of approximately 80 uM.
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
ENTACAPONE, (Z)-
Common Name English
(Z)-2-CYANO-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXY-5-NITROPHENYL)-N,N-DIETHYL-2-PROPENAMIDE
Systematic Name English
ENTACAPONE RELATED COMPOUND A
USP   USP-RS  
Common Name English
ENTACAPONE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
Common Name English
2-PROPENAMIDE, 2-CYANO-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXY-5-NITROPHENYL)-N,N-DIETHYL-, (Z)-
Systematic Name English
ENTACAPONE RELATED COMPOUND A [USP-RS]
Common Name English
(Z)-ENTACAPONE
Common Name English
(2Z)-2-CYANO-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXY-5-NITROPHENYL)-N,N-DIETHYLPROP-2-ENAMIDE
Systematic Name English
ENTACAPONE RELATED COMPOUND A [USP IMPURITY]
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
RS_ITEM_NUM
1235944
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PUBCHEM
21864625
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FDA UNII
4X96VV9HUQ
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CAS
145195-63-7
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