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Lecture 2: Pharmacology of Movement Disorders Flashcards

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Which 4 drugs are Dopamine receptor agonists?

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  1. Apomorphine
  2. Bromocriptine
  3. Pramipexole
  4. Ropinirole
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What 2 drugs are Monoamine oxidase inhibitors?

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  1. Rasagiline
  2. Selegiline
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What are the 2 Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors?

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  1. Entacapone
  2. Tolcapone
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What are the 5 anticholinergic drugs used for movement disorders?

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  1. Benztropine
  2. Biperiden
  3. Orphenadrine
  4. Procyclidine
  5. Trihexyphenidyl
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Under normal conditions, dopaminergic neurons originating in the substantia nigra inhibit the GABAergic output from the _________

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Striatum (caudate and putamen)

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Cholinergic neurons exert an _________ effect on GABAergic neurons of the striatum

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Excitatory

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How does Levodopa enter the CNS?

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L-amino acid transporter (LAT); dopamine does not cross the BBB

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What is the MOA of Levodopa?

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Agonist at dopamine (D) receptors

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What is the absorption of Levadopa like?

How long to reach peak plasma concentration and what is the half life?

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- Rapidly absorbed from the small intestine w/ a peak plasma concentration usually between 1-2 hours after an oral dose

  • Half-life usually between 1-3 hours
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How is the problem of Levadopa being metabolized extracerebrally (in the periphery) solved?

What effects will this decrease and increase?

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  • Coadministration with a DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor that does NOT cross the BBB (carbidopa)
  • This will significantly decrease the adverse peripheral effects of: nausea, vomiting, and postural hypotension!
  • But may enhance the adverse behavioral effects!
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What is the result of co-administration of carbidopa with levodopa?

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  • Reduced peripheral metabolism of levadopa
  • Increased half-life
  • Increased levodopa available for entry into the brain

*May reduce the daily requirments of levodopa by approximately 75%

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What are the adverse GI effects of levadopa?

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  • Given in absence of peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor causes: anorexia, nausea, and vomiting (activation of chemoreceptor trigger zone)
  • Less troublesome effects when combo of levodopa/carbidopa given
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What are the cardiovascular effects of levodopa?

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  • Postural hypotension (frequently asymptomatic), diminishes with continuing tx
  • HTN can occur when taking large doses of levodopa or in combo w/ non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors or sympathomimetics
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What are some adverse effects on movement that can result from treatment w/ Levodopa?

How common?

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  • Dyskinesias in 80% of patients!!!
  • Choreoathetosis (movement of intermediate speed) of FACE and distal extremities
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What are some of the adverse behavioral effects caused by treatment with Levodopa?

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Depression, anxiety, agitation, insomnia, somnolence, confusion, delusions, hallucinations, nightmares, or euphoria

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What is the “on-off phenomenon” associated with Levodopa?

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Off-periods of marked akinesia alternate over the course of a few hours with on-periods of improved mobility but often marked dyskinesia

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Administration of which drug and via what route, may provide temporary benefit to those patients with severe off-periods while taking Levodopa?

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Subcutaneous injections of apomorphine (DA receptor agonist)

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Levodopa is contraindicated in patients taking which drug?

May cause what adverse effect?

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  • Pts taking monoamine oxidase A inhibitors (or within 2 weeks of discontinuation)
  • May experience hypertensive crisis
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Levodopa is contraindicated in which patients?

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  • Psychotic patients
  • Patients w/ angle-closure glaucoma (can be used with well-controled open-angle glaucoma)
  • Hx of melanoma or w/ suspicious undiagnosed skin lesions (levadopa is precursor of skin melanin)
  • Use w/ caution in pt w/ active peptic ulcer due to possibility of GI bleeding
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Which drug class has a lower incidence of the reponse fluctuations and dyskinesia that occur w/ long-term levodopa therapy?

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Dopamine receptor agonists

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Which dopamine receptor agonist is an ergot alkaloid derivative and acts on the D2 receptors?

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Bromocriptine

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Bromocriptine (dopamine receptor agonist) is also approved for the treatment of which disorders?

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Endocrine (i.e., hyperprolactinemia, prolactin secreting adenomas, acromegaly)

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Which CYP metabolizes Bromocriptine?

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CYP3A4 (extensive first pass metabolism, bioavailabilty 28%)

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Which Dopamine receptor agonist has preferential affinity for D3 receptors?

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Pramipexole

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Pramipexole (dopamine receptor agonist) is also approved for the treatment of what?

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Moderate-to-severe Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

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Which dopamine receptor agonist has preferential affinity for D2 receptors and is also approved from the treatment of RLS?

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Ropinirole

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Which CYP metabolizes Ropinirole?

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CYP450 (primarily CYP1A2)

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What are the adverse GI effects caused by dopamine receptor agonists?

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  • Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting (reduced if taken before meals)
  • Constipations, dyspepsia, and sx’s of reflux esophagitis
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What are the adverse cardiovascular effects caused by dopamine receptor agonists?

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  • Postural hypotension (more common early in therapy)
  • Digital vasospasm (during long-term tx)
  • Peripheral edema and cardiac arrhythmias (may indicate need to discontinue therapy)
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What are the adverse effects on movement caused by dopamine receptor agonists?

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Dyskinesias similar to those by levodopa (reversed by reducing dose)

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What are the adverse mental effects caused by dopamine receptor agonists?

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  • Confusion, hallucinations, delusions
  • Other psychiatric rxns are more severe than with levodopa and clear during withdrawl of medication
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Dopamine receptor agonists should be used with caution in which patients?

Contraindicated in?

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  • Patients w/ hx of psychotic illness, recent MI, or w/ active peptic ulceration
  • Contraindicated in pts w/ peripheral vascular disease (vasoconstricting effects)
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What are the 2 forms of monoamine oxidase and what does each preferentially metabolize?

Which 2 compounds are metabolized equally by each?

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1) MAO-A metabolizes norepinephrine and serotonin
2) MAO-B metabolizes phenylethylamine and benzylamine

*Dopamine and tryptamine are metabolized equally by MAO-A and MAO-B

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What is the MOA of the Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor Selegiline (aka deprenyl)?

Used for the treatment of?

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  • Selective irreversible MAO-B inhibitor (inhibits MAO-A at high doses)
  • Slows breakdown of dopamine and prolongs the antiparkinsonian effects of levadopa
  • May reduce mild on-off or wearing-off phenomena
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What is the bioavailability of Selegiline (aka deprenyl)?

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10% bioavailability

36
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The monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, Selegiline (aka deprenyl), is contraindicated/should be used with caution in which patients?

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Pts taking meperidine, tricyclic antidepressants, or SSRIs (risk of serotonin syndrome)

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What is the MOA of the Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, Rasagiline?

Used for treatment of?

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  • Irreversible inhibitor of MAO-B; more potent than selegiline
  • Used as a neuroprotective agent and for early symptomatic tx of PD
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The combined administration of levodopa and a _____________ must be avoided because it may lead to a hypertensive crisis (peripheral accumulation of NE)

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Nonselective MAO inhibitor

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What is the action of Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) on levodopa?

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Metabolizes levadopa to 3-O-methyldopa, which competes with levodopa for transport across the intestinal mucosa and BBB

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COMT inhibitors (tolcapone and entacapone) are used in conjunction with levadopa for what?

May be helpful in which patients?

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  • Prolongs the activity of levodopa by inhibiting its peripheral metabolism, which decreases clearance and increases bioavailability
  • Helpful in pts receiving levodopa who have developed response fluctuations
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How does Tolcapone differ from Entacapone in regards to site of action?

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  • Tolcapone is central and peripheral acting
  • Entacapone is peripheral acting only
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What is a possible negative side effect of Tolcapone?

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  • Increase in liver enzyme levels
  • HEPATOTOXICITY*** CIS Q
  • Has been associated, rarely, with death from acute hepatic failure
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Although most of the side effects of COMT inhibitors are due to use with levodopa, what are some additional side effects seen?

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  • Orange discoloration of the urine
  • Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sleep disturbances
44
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What is the MOA of Apomorphine?

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Dopamine agonist at D2 receptors

45
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How is Apomorphine administered and for what?

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Injected subcutaneously for quick, temporary relief of off-periods of akinesia in patients on dopaminergic therapy (clinical benefits within 10 mins.)

46
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To combat the adverse effect of nausea associated wth Apomorphine, what can be used as a pre-treatment?

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Trimethobenzamide (antiemetic)

47
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What is the Amantadine and its MOA as a drug used in PD?

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  • Antiviral agent whose MOA in parkinsonism is unknown
  • May potentiate dopaminergic function by influencing synthesis, release, or reuptake of dopamine
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Which drug used in PD may cause livedo reticularis, a vascular condition characterized by purplish mottled discoloration of the skin, usually on the legs?

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Amantadine

49
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Amantadine should be used with caution in which patients?

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Hx of seizures or heart failure

50
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What are the anticholinergic drugs (benztropine, biperiden, ophenadrine, procyclidine, trihexyphenidyl) used for in PD?

Which receptor do they target?

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  • mAChR antagonists may IMPROVE tremor and rigidity
  • Not much effect on bradykinesia
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What is the standard of care for the use of anticholinergic drugs in PD?

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  • Start w/ low dose, which is titarted upwards in amount until benefit occurs or adverse effects limit use
  • If one agent unsucessful, trial w/ different agent is warranted and may be sucessful
52
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Tremors due to β1-receptors respond well to which 2 Beta-blockers?

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  • Metoprolol
  • Propranolol
53
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Symptomatic tremor can be controlled with smaller doses of which antiepileptic drug?

54
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Which serotonin receptor agonist, benzodiazepine, and intramuscular injections of which drug have been show to be of benefit in the treatment of symptomatic tremors?

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  • Topirimate (serotonin receptor agonist)
  • Alprazolam (benzodiazepine)
  • Intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin A
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Which 2 drugs impair dopaminergic neurotransmission and often alleviate the chorea associated with HD?

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  • Reserpine
  • Tetrabenazine
56
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What drug/class is the most predictive and effective pharmacologic approach for treating Tics?

Adverse effects?

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  • Neuroleptic antipsychotics: pimozide
  • Cause extrapyramidal syndromes, weight gain, sedation, irritability, and various phobias
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Which drugs are effective in the treatment of Tics and have less adverse effects?

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  • α-adrenergic agents: clonidine and guanfacine
  • Injection of botulinum toxin A at tic site is beneficial in some cases
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Symptoms are Restless Leg Syndrome may resolve with correction of which co-existing deficiency?

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Iron-deficiency anemia

59
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Which drug is the only drug to have any impact on survival in ALS and may prolong survival by a few months?

60
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What is the MOA of Riluzole used in the treatment of ALS?

Major adverse effects?

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  • Inhibits glutamate release and blocks postsynaptic NMDA- and kainite-type glutamate receptors
  • Inhibits voltage-dependent Na+ channels
  • Adverse effects: nausea and weakness
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Which drugs may be used in the treatment of Wilson disease?

How does each drug work?

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  • Penicillamine: chelating agent, forms stable complex w/ copper and is readily excreted by kidney
  • Potassium disulfide: reduces intestinal absorption of copper
  • Trientine (chelating agent); zinc acetate and zinc sulfate (increase fecal excretion of copper by decreasing GI absorption)
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What are the adverse effects of Penicillamine used in the treatment of Wilson disease?

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  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Nephritic syndrome
  • Myasthenia
  • Optic neuropathy
  • Various blood disorders

*After remission pts may require a maintenance dose

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