Parkinson's Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Amantadine
A
Increase action of dopamine
2
Q
Benztropine mesylate
A
restores neurotransmitter balance
3
Q
Carbidopa-Levodopa
A
Carbidopa = prevents peripheral destruct of Levodopa Levodopa = converted to dopamine in CNS
4
Q
Side Effects
A
insomnia, ataxia, blurred vision, involuntary movements