Parkinson’s Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Carbidopa
A
LDOPA and peripheral LDOPA decarboxylase inhibitors allow for dopamine synthesis in the CNS increasing dopaminergic transmission. SE: nausea, psychosis, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia.
2
Q
Degradation inhibitors
A
Inhibit CoMT and MAOB
3
Q
Dopamine agonists and peripheral dopamine antagonists
A
Increase dopaminergic transmission
4
Q
Antocholinergic
A
Suppresses PNS which causes tremor.
5
Q
Name 4 drugs for parkinsons dosease
A
Carbidopa, degradation inhibitors, dopamine agonists, anticholinergica.
