001_Neuro Flashcards by G R | Brainscape

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advantages of using carbidopa

A

decreases many of the unpleasant adverse effects
that occur due to the peripheral effects of dopamine (eg, nausea/vomiting, postural hypotension, tachyarrhythmias).

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carbidopa: mechanism action

pt uses levodopa+carbidopa

A

blocks DOPA decarboxylase and, therefore,
prevents conversion of L-DOPA to dopamine in the liver and peripheral blood.

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selegiline
bromocriptine

A

dopamine AGOnists in the bRAIN

bromo is used in prolactinomas

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