Mechanism of Action / Pharmacology Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
MOA of pramipexole
A
Dopamine agonist (used in PD)
2
Q
MOA of ropinirole
A
Dopamine agonist (used in PD)
3
Q
MOA of selegiline
A
Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor (used in PD)
4
Q
MOA of benztropine
A
Anticholinergic agent (used to trat PD tremor and NMS)
5
Q
MOA of amantadine
A
NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) antagonist (used in PD)
6
Q
In what condition is levodopa absolutely contraindicated?
A
Melanoma
7
Q
Which dopamine receptor is involved in the therapeutic response elicited by dopaminergic agonists in parkinsonism?
A
D2A receptors