Parkinsons Flashcards
1
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Neurodegenerative disorder affecting the CNS leading to movement problems like tremors, slowness and rigidity and other non motor symptoms like - sleep disturbances and mood changes
2
Q
First line and moa
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Levodopa
Dopamine precursor- restores dopamine levels
3
Q
Dopamine?
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Key in movement, mood and motivation
4
Q
Treatment of hallucinations
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Quetiapine or clozapine
5
Q
Treatment of drooling?
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Glycopyrronium bromide (anticholinergics)
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