Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Drug of choice for Parkinson’s disease
A
Levodopa-Carbidopa
2
Q
Treatment of hyperprolactinemia
SE: erythromelalgia, pulmonary fibrosis
A
Bromocriptine
D2 partial agonist
3
Q
Adjunctive drug for wearing-off phenomena
SE: red-orange urine
A
Entacapone
4
Q
Antiparkinsonism drug with antiviral properties
SE: livedo retucularis, cerebellar ataxia
A
Amantadine
5
Q
Improves tremor and rigidity but has NO effect of bradykinesia, atropine-like effects
A
Benztropine
Biperiden
6
Q
What drugs can cause livedo reticularis?
A
AH! MG Qu!
Amantadine Hydroxyurea Minocycline Gemcitabine Quinidine
7
Q
Its a TRAP
A
Tremor
Rigidity
Akinesia
Postural instability