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| 1. | selegiline(Eldepryl , others...) | ||
| 2. | pramipexole(Mirapex ) | ||
| 3. | pergolide(Permax ) | ||
| 4. | benztropine(Cogentin ) | ||
| 5. | levodopa(Larodopa , Dopar) | ||
| 6. | amantadine(Symmetrel ) | ||
| 7. | bromocriptine(Parlodel ) | ||
| 8. | carbidopa(Lodosyn ) | ||
| 9. | ropinirole(Requip , others...) | ||
| 10. | apomorphine(Apokyn ) | ||
| 11. | entacapone(Comtan ) | ||
| 12. | carbidopa-levodopa(Sinemet , others...) | ||
| 13. | tolcapone(Tasmar ) | ||
| 14. | trihexyphenidyl(Artane , Trihexane) | ||
| 15. | procyclidine(Kemadrin ) | ||
| 16. | biperiden(Akineton HCl ) | ||
| 17. | carbidopa/entacapone/levodopa(Stalevo 50 , others...) | ||
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The pharmacological treatment of Parkinson's disease is very complex. Although many drugs may relieve at least some symptoms of PD, their effectiveness varies with the patient and the progression of the disease.
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The pharmacological treatment of Parkinson disease is complex. While there are a large number of drugs that can be effective, their effectiveness varies among individuals, disease progression, and the length of time the drug has been used.
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The pharmacological treatment of Parkinson disease is complex. While there are a large number of drugs that can be effective, their effectiveness varies with the patient, disease progression, and the length of time the drug has been used.
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The pharmacological treatment of Parkinson disease is complex. While there are a large number of drugs that can be effective, their effectiveness varies with the patient, disease progression, and the length of time the drug has been used.
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The pharmacological treatment of Parkinson disease is complex. While there are a large number of drugs that can be effective, their effectiveness varies with the patient, disease progression, and the length of time the drug has been used.
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SELEGILINE (se LE ji leen) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used with levodopa-carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is usually added to therapy when there is a decrease in response to levodopa.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SELEGILINE (se LE ji leen) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used with levodopa-carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is usually added to therapy when there is a decrease in response to levodopa.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Relatively selective MAO-B inhibitor.
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PRAMIPEXOLE (pra mi PEX ole) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist.
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PERGOLIDE (PER go lide) is used to control the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helps to improve muscle control and movement difficulties.
NOTE: This drug is being removed from the US market. If you are currently taking Pergolide, contact your doctor about stopping this medicine and finding an alternative therapy. Do not stop taking this medicine without first speaking to your doctor. Abruptly stopping this medicine can be dangerous.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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An ergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist.
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BENZTROPINE (BENZ troe peen) is for certain movement problems due to Parkinson's disease, certain medicines, or other causes.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antimuscarinic antiparkinsonian agent.
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BENZTROPINE (BENZ troe peen) is for certain movement problems due to Parkinson's disease, certain medicines, or other causes.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Benztropine is classified as an antiparkinsonian agent. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Cogentin and is also available under its generic name.Benztropine is used to treat a group of side effects(called parkinsonian side effect...
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Amantadine is a synthetic antiviral agent that also has strong antiparkinsonian properties. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Symmetrel, and is also available under its generic name.Amantadine is used to treat a group of side ef...
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Amantadine is a synthetic antiviral agent that also has strong antiparkinsonian properties. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Symmetrel, and is also available under its generic name.Amantadine is used to treat a group of side ef...
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AMANTADINE (a MAN ta deen) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent and to treat a specific type of flu called influenza A. It will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other viral infections. This medicine is also used to treat Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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AMANTADINE (a MAN ta deen) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent and to treat a specific type of flu called influenza A. It will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other viral infections. This medicine is also used to treat Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antiviral; antiparkinsonian agent; adamantane derivative.
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BROMOCRIPTINE (broe moe KRIP teen) comes from a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. This medicine is useful in treating menstrual and fertility problems and symptoms caused by certain cancers. It is also used to treat Parkinson's disease and people who have too much growth hormone. This medicine is also used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Ergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist and prolactin inhibitor.
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CARBIDOPA (kar bi DOE pa) is a used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is always given with levodopa or carbidopa levodopa combination products.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ROPINIROLE (roe PIN i role) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helps to improve muscle control and movement difficulties. It is also used for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ROPINIROLE (roe PIN i role) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helps to improve muscle control and movement difficulties.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist.
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APOMORPHINE (a poe MOR feen) is used to treat 'off' episodes in advanced Parkinson's disease. These episodes affect your ability to move or perform tasks.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist.
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ENTACAPONE (en TA ka pone) is used in combination with levodopa; carbidopa therapy to treat Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Selective, reversible inhibitor of catechol- O -methyltransferase (COMT).
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CARBIDOPA;LEVODOPA (kar bi DOE pa; lee voe DOE pa) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CARBIDOPA;LEVODOPA (kar bi DOE pa; lee voe DOE pa) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CARBIDOPA; LEVODOPA (kar bi DOE pa; lee voe DOE pa) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antiparkinsonian; levodopa is the levorotatory isomer of dihydroxyphenylalanine and the metabolic precursor of dopamine, and carbidopa is a decarboxylase inhibitor that inhibits the peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa to dopamine.
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TOLCAPONE (TOLE ka pone) is used in combination with levodopa-carbidopa therapy to treat Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Reversible catechol- O -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor.
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TRIHEXYPHENIDYL (trye hex ee FEN i dil) is for Parkinsonism or for movement problems caused by certain drugs.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antimuscarinic antiparkinsonian agent.
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TRIHEXYPHENIDYL (trye hex ee FEN i dil) is for Parkinsonism or for movement problems caused by certain drugs.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Trihexyphenidyl is classified as an antiparkinsonian agent. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Artane and is also available under its generic name.Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat a group of side effects(called parkinsonian side ...
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Antimuscarinic antiparkinsonian agent.
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Antimuscarinic antiparkinsonian agent.
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Biperiden is classified as an antiparkinsonian agent. It is sold in the United States under the brand name of Akineton.Biperiden is used to treat a group of side effects(called parkinsonian side effects) that include tremors, difficulty walking, a...
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CARBIDOPA; LEVODOPA; ENTACAPONE (kar bi DOE pa; lee voe DOE pa; en TA ka pone) is used to treat Parkinson's disease. Carbidopa and entacapone help levodopa to work better.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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