Parkinson's Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
amantadine
A
increases dopamien release
2
Q
benztropine
A
antimuscarinic improves tremor and rigidity but little effect on bradykinesia
3
Q
bromocriptine
A
ergot - dopamine agonist
4
Q
entacapone, tolcapone
A
COMT inhibitors prevent dopa degradation
5
Q
L-dopa/Carbidopa
A
converted to dopamine in CNS, increasing DA levels in brain
6
Q
pramipexole, ropinirole
A
non-ergot dopamien agonist
7
Q
selegiline
A
MAOB inhibitor prevents breakdown of dopamine
