Other Movebent Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Tremor
A
Metoprolol and propranolol
Primidone (smaller doses than to treat seizures)
Topirimate
Alorazolam, botilinum toxin A
2
Q
Huntington disease
A
Alleviate chorea- reserpine and tetrabenazine
Depression/irritability- fluoxetine
Depression- carbamazepine
3
Q
Tics
A
Pimozide (not first choice though b/c side effects)
Clonidine and guanfacine - alpha-adrenergic
4
Q
RLS
A
Pramipexole and ropinirole
5
Q
ALS
A
Riluzole***- prolongs life by a few months
Inhibits glutamate release
6
Q
Wilson disease
A
Penicillamine- copper chelator
K disulfide- reduces intestinal absorption of Cu and can be given with 1st
Trietine (Cu chelator), Zn acetate and Zn sulfate (decrease GI absorption
