drugs used in Parkinson's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs that increase dopaminergic activities
A
Levodopa
(L dopa)
2
Q
DA precursors?
A
Levodopa
(L dopa)
3
Q
Side effects Levodopa
(L dopa)?
A
On-off phenomenon
4
Q
Dopamine receptor agonists?
A
Ergot derivatives : Bromocriptine
Non ergot derivatives: Pramipexole
5
Q
Use of Bromocriptine?
A
- Parkinson’s disease
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Infertility in women.
6
Q
COMT Inhibitors?
A
Entacapone
Tolecapone
7
Q
MAO-B) inhibitors?
A
Selegiline
8
Q
Anticholinergic Drugs
A
Benztropine
9
Q
Drugs for spastic disorder?
A
Drug Classes:
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Baclofen
Dantrolenee