Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases Meds

Question 1

Levodopa/carbidopa

Answer 1

Sinemet; dopamine agents

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 2

Pramipexole

Answer 2

Mirapex; dopamine agents

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 3

Ropinirole

Answer 3

Requip; dopamine agents

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 4

Rasagiline

Answer 4

Azilect; MAOIs

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 5

Selegiline

Answer 5

Zelapar; MAOIs

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 6

Donepezil

Answer 6

Aricept; cholinesterase inhibtors

Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 7

Rivastigmine

Answer 7

Exelon; cholinesterase inhibtors

Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 8

Memantine

Answer 8

Namenda; N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NDMA) receptor antagonists

Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 9

These three Alzheimer’s meds can cause nausea and vomiting

Answer 9

Donepezil (Aricept)

Rivastigmine (Exelon)

Memantine (Namenda)

Question 10

These Parkinson’s Disease drug classes may cause movement disorders

Answer 10

Dopamine agents and MAOIs

Question 11

These two Parkinson’s meds interact with sedating meds and alcohol

Answer 11

Pramipexole (Mirapex) and Ropinirole (Requip)

Question 12

These two Parkinson’s meds interact with many drug classes, like SSRIs, opioids, SNRIs, etc. and tyramine-containing foods like aged cheese and beer

Answer 12

Rasagiline (Azilect) and Selegiline (Zelapar)

Question 13

This Parkinson’s med may cause movement disorders, N/V, and vivid dreams

Answer 13

Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)

Question 14

This Parkinson’s med is a NIOSH med

Answer 14

Rasagiline (Azilect)

Question 15

These two Parkinson’s meds may increase impulsive behavior

Answer 15

Pramipexole (Mirapex) and Ropinirole (Requip)