Parkinsons/MS/Alzheimers

Question 1

What medication has a big effect on parkinsons patients and for how long?

Answer 1

Sinimet, especially in the first 5 years

Question 2

What medication is used in late onset parkinsons?

Answer 2

Eldapyrl/Requip, used in conjunction with Sinamet to help it work for a little longer

Question 3

What effect do Parkinsons medications have on the body?

Answer 3

Help slow functional problems associated with the disease

Question 4

What does MS affect in the body?

Answer 4

Affects the immune systemm

Question 5

What are MS drugs designed to do?

Answer 5

Modulate the immune system

Question 6

What are the different types of MS drugs?

Answer 6

Interferon beta 1a- immunomodulator

Mitoxantrone- an anitneoplastic

Question 7

What type of drugs are Dilantin and neurontin?

Answer 7

Anticonvulsants. treatment and prevention of seziures

Question 8

What is Neurontin also used to treat?

Answer 8

Post herpatic neuralgia

Question 9

What is Zanaflex used for?

Answer 9

Skeletal muscle relaxant used for muscle spasticity in its with MS< TBI and CVA