Neuro

Question 1

What does entacapone do

Answer 1

inhibits COMT= prevents peripheral breakdown of levodopa so can reach the brain

Question 2

whats the SE of entacapaone

Answer 2

Abdominal pain; confusion; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; dry mouth; fall; fatigue; hallucination; hyperhidrosis; ischaemic heart disease; movement disorders; nausea; sleep disorders; urine discolouration; vomiting

urine goes orange and so goes mouth if taking it orally - good way to know if taking it orally if they are delreious

Question 3

whats menieres disease

Answer 3

affects the inner ear.
It can cause vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of pressure deep inside the ear.

Question 4

what drugs have SE that cause peripheral neuropathy

Answer 4

amiodarone
isoniazid
vincristine
nitrofurantoin
metronidazole