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What symptoms do anti-parkinsonian drugs reduce?
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Bradykinesia, gait issues, postural instability
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What categories of drugs are used to treat PD?
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Dopaminergics and Anticholinergics mainly; also dopamine agonists, COMT inhibitors, and MAOB inhibitors.
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How long does Levadopa typically work for on pts with PD?
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2-5 years
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What is Levodopa usually paired with?
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Carbidopa (Sinemet)
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Why is Levodopa paired with Carbidopa?
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It needs carbidopa to cross the blood brain barrier. Otherwise Levodopa is wasted in the gut.
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What are some side effects of Levodopa?
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Nausea, Vomiting, dyskinesia, hypotension, dysrhythmias, psychosis, dark urine, on/off periods of drugs effectiveness.
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Who shouldn't take Levodopa?
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Those with a history of melanoma.
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If a patient is on Levodopa experiences dyskinesia, what is given?
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Amatadine
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What does Levodopa interact with?
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Haldol, MAOIs, Anticholinergics, foods high in protein.
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What category of antiparkinsonian drugs are better for younger patients?
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Dopamine agonists
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