What is the pharmacologic action of entacapone,a potent catechol O methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitor?
A) Slows the deterioration of dopaminergic nerve cells.
B) Inhibits the relative excess of dopaminergic activity.
C) Reduces the destruction of dopamine in peripheral tissues.
D) Enhances the cholinergic symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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