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Entacapone

Synonym(s):2-Cyano-N,N-diethyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)propenamide

  • CAS NO.:130929-57-6
  • Empirical Formula: C14H15N3O5
  • Molecular Weight: 305.29
  • MDL number: MFCD00866580
  • EINECS: 212-686-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-19 15:53:33
Entacapone Structural

What is Entacapone?

Absorption

Entacapone is rapidly absorbed (approximately 1 hour). The absolute bioavailability following oral administration is 35%.

Toxicity

Side effect include increase the occurrence of orthostatic hypotension, severe rhabdomyolysis, dyskinesia, hallucinations, hyperkinesia, hypokinesia, dizziness, fatigu,e gastrointestinal effects including abdominal pain constipation diarrhea nausea

Description

Entacapone was introduced in Finland, Germany and Sweden as an adjunctive treatment with L-dopa in Parkinson’s disease. Entacapone is the second drug in its class to reach the market; it can be obtained by basecatalyzed condensation of the corresponding benzaldehyde with a cyanoacetamide. Entacapone is a highly selective and orally-active catechol-0- methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor ; by inhibiting metabolism of L-dopa when given as an adjuvant in patients with Parkinson’s disease, Entacapone markedly prolongs the effects of L-dopa and improves its bioavailability. Results from clinical studies showed that 200mglday Entacapone coadministered with L-dopa lowered the dose of the latter required to reduce fluctuations in motor performance.

Chemical properties

Yellow Crystalline Solid

Originator

Orion Pharma (Finland)

The Uses of Entacapone

(E)-Isomer of Entacapone polymorphic form A. Peripherally acting inhibitor of catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT), an enzyme involved in the metabolism of catecholamine neurotransmitters and related drugs. Antiparkinsonian

The Uses of Entacapone

antiparkinsinian;catechol-O-methyl transferase inhibitor

The Uses of Entacapone

This compound belongs to the cinnamic acid amides. These are amides of cinnamic acids. 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-

Background

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.

Indications

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".

What are the applications of Application

Entacapone is a peripherally acting inhibitor of catechol-O-methyl transferase

Definition

ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid amide that is N,N-diethylprop-2-enamide in which the hydrogen at position 2 is substituted by a cyano group and the hydrogen at the 3E position is substituted by a 3,4-dihydroxy-5 nitrophenyl group.

Manufacturing Process

N,N-Diethyl-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)acrylamide (2- Propenamide, 2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-N,N-diethyl).
A solution containing 1.83 g of 3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde, 1.5 g of N,N-diethylcyanoacetamide and catalytic amount of piperidine acetate in 40 ml of dry ethanol was refluxed over night. After cooling the solvent was evaporated in vacuo and the residue was recrystallized from waterdimethylformamide. Yield of desired product was 2.23 g (73%), melting point 153°-156°C.

brand name

Comtan(Orion);Comtess.

Therapeutic Function

Antiparkinsonian

General Description

Entacapone, (E)-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-N,N-diethyl-2-propenamide (Comtan),is a nitrocatechol that is practically insoluble in water (pKa=4.50). Entacapone is rapidly absorbed after oral administrationand does not cross the BBB. Entacapone does not distributewidely into tissues because of its high plasma proteinbinding and it is completely metabolized before excretion.The main metabolic pathway is by isomerization to the cisisomerfollowed by direct glucuronidation of the parent andthe cis-isomer. The glucuronide conjugates are inactive.Entacapone is eliminated in the feces (90%) and urine (10%).Entacapone is indicated as an adjunct to levodopa/carbidopato treat patients with idiopathic PD who experience the signsand symptoms of end-of-dose wearing off.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Entacapone is a catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitor. Used in treatment of Parkinson′s disease, entacapone is administered with L-DOPA to inihibit COMT from converting L-DOPA into a compound that cannot cross the blood brain barrier.

Pharmacokinetics

Entacapone is structurally and pharmacologically related to tolcapone, but unlike tolcapone, is not associated with hepatotoxicity. Entacapone is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease as an adjunct to levodopa/carbidopa therapy. Entacapone selectively and reversiblly inhibits catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT). In mammals, COMT is distributed throughout various organs with the highest activities in the liver and kidney. COMT also occurs in the heart, lung, smooth and skeletal muscles, intestinal tract, reproductive organs, various glands, adipose tissue, skin, blood cells and neuronal tissues, especially in glial cells. COMT catalyzes the transfer of the methyl group of S-adenosyl-L-methionine to the phenolic group of substrates that contain a catechol structure. Physiological substrates of COMT include dopa, catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine) and their hydroxylated metabolites. The function of COMT is the elimination of biologically active catechols and some other hydroxylated metabolites. COMT is responsible for the elimination of biologically active catechols and some other hydroxylated metabolites. In the presence of a decarboxylase inhibitor, COMT becomes the major metabolizing enzyme for levodopa, catalyzing the it to 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-L-phenylalanine (3-OMD) in the brain and periphery.

Drug interactions

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs
Anticoagulants: enhances anticoagulant effect of warfarin
Antidepressants: use with caution in combination with moclobemide, tricyclics and venlafaxine; avoid with MAOIs.
Dopaminergics: possibly enhances effects of apomorphine; possibly reduces concentration of rasagiline; max dose of selegiline is 10 mg in combination.

Metabolism

Metabolized via isomerization to the cis-isomer, followed by direct glucuronidation of the parent and cis-isomer.

Metabolism

Entacapone undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism to form glucuronide metabolites.
It is eliminated mainly in the faeces with about 10-20% being excreted in the urine, mainly as glucuronide conjugates

storage

Store at RT

References

1) Forsberg?et al.?(2003),?Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of entacapone and tolcapone after acute and repeated administration: a comparative study in the rat; J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.,?304?498 2) Merello?et al. (1994),?Effect of entacapone, a peripherally acting catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor, on the motor response to acute treatment with levodopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease; J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatry,?57?186 3) Giovanni?et al. (2010),?Entacapone and tolcapone, two catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitors, block fibril formation of alpha-synuclein and beta amyloid and protect against amyloid-induced toxicity; J. Biol. Chem.,?285?14941 4) Chen?et al. (2016),?Entacapone is an Antioxident More Potent than Vitamin C and Vitamin E for Scavenging of Hypochlorous Acid and Peroxynitrite, and the Inhibition of Oxidative Stress-induced Cell Death; Med. Sci. Monit.,?22?687

Properties of Entacapone

Melting point: 162-1630C
Boiling point: 526.6±50.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.392±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  DMSO: soluble20mg/mL, clear
pka pKa ~4.5(at 25℃)
form  powder
color  white to light brown
Stability: Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 1 month.
CAS DataBase Reference 130929-57-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Entacapone

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for Entacapone

InChIKey JRURYQJSLYLRLN-BJMVGYQFSA-N

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