TOLCAPONE

Course overview

TOLCAPONE IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF PARKINSON DISEASE. IT IS IN THE CATECHOL-O-METHYL TRANSFERASE INHIBITOR CLASS OF DRUGS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE INDICATIONS, ACTION, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR TOLCAPONE AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PARKINSON DISEASE. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EVENT PROFILE, OFF-LABEL USES, AND MONITORING THAT IS PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON DISEASE AND RELATED CONDITIONS.