Parkinson’s Disease Flashcards by Louisa Mukherjee | Brainscape

Q

What are the issues (2) with increasing DA in the treatment of PD?

A

DA can be metabolised into NA - causes undesirable effects (e.g., inc HR)
DA acts at several locations - risk of side effects

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