Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Drug of choice for Parkinson’s disease

A

Levodopa-Carbidopa

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2
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Treatment of hyperprolactinemia

SE: erythromelalgia, pulmonary fibrosis

A

Bromocriptine

D2 partial agonist

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3
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Adjunctive drug for wearing-off phenomena

SE: red-orange urine

A

Entacapone

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4
Q

Antiparkinsonism drug with antiviral properties

SE: livedo retucularis, cerebellar ataxia

A

Amantadine

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5
Q

Improves tremor and rigidity but has NO effect of bradykinesia, atropine-like effects

A

Benztropine

Biperiden

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6
Q

What drugs can cause livedo reticularis?

A

AH! MG Qu!

Amantadine
Hydroxyurea
Minocycline
Gemcitabine
Quinidine
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7
Q

Its a TRAP

A

Tremor
Rigidity
Akinesia
Postural instability

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