Anti-Parkinsonian Drugs Flashcards
Indication of anti-Parkinsonian drugs
Extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS)
Two types of anti-Parkinsonian drugs
- Dopaminergic drugs
- Anticholinergic drugs
Dopaminergic drugs
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Levodopa, Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Dopaminergic drugs
- Amantadine (Symmetrel)
- Levodopa, Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Anticholinergic drugs
- Trihexylphenidyl HCL (Artane)
- Biperiden Hydrochloride (Akineton)
- Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
(Benadryl)
Injectable form of anticholinergic drugs
- Trihexylphenidyl HCL (Artane)
- Biperiden Hydrochloride (Akineton)
- Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
(Benadryl)
Capsule form of anticholinergic drugs
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
(Benadryl)
Desired effect of antiparkinsonian drug
Muscles become less stiff; decreased pill-rolling
tremors
Antiparkinsonian drug is best taken
after meals
True or False
It’s alright to drive while taking antiparkinsonian drug
False
Avoid driving, the drug causes blurred vision
True or False
Check the BP, the antiparkinsonian drug may cause hypertension
False
Check the BP, the drug may cause hypotension
True or False
Dopaminergic drugs are usually not given by the doctor
True