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Anti-Parkinsonian Drugs Flashcards

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Indication of anti-Parkinsonian drugs

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Extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS)

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Two types of anti-Parkinsonian drugs

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  1. Dopaminergic drugs
  2. Anticholinergic drugs
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Dopaminergic drugs

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Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Levodopa, Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet)

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Dopaminergic drugs

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  1. Amantadine (Symmetrel)
  2. Levodopa, Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet)
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Anticholinergic drugs

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  1. Trihexylphenidyl HCL (Artane)
  2. Biperiden Hydrochloride (Akineton)
  3. Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)
  4. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
    (Benadryl)
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Injectable form of anticholinergic drugs

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  1. Trihexylphenidyl HCL (Artane)
  2. Biperiden Hydrochloride (Akineton)
  3. Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)
  4. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
    (Benadryl)
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Capsule form of anticholinergic drugs

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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
(Benadryl)

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Desired effect of antiparkinsonian drug

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Muscles become less stiff; decreased pill-rolling
tremors

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Antiparkinsonian drug is best taken

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after meals

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True or False

It’s alright to drive while taking antiparkinsonian drug

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False

Avoid driving, the drug causes blurred vision

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True or False

Check the BP, the antiparkinsonian drug may cause hypertension

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False

Check the BP, the drug may cause hypotension

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True or False

Dopaminergic drugs are usually not given by the doctor

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True

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