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Explore the effectiveness and mechanisms of action of key antiparkinson drugs like Benztropine, Bromocriptine, Carbidopa, Deprenyl, Entacapone, Levodopa, Pramipexole, Ropinirole, and Trihexyphenidyl. Understand how these medications target different pathways to manage Parkinson's symptoms.
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2003-2004Review ofAntiparkinson drugs 20 December 20192:05 PM
Benztropine • AnticholinergicAntiparkinson • Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Bromocriptine • Antiparkinson • Dopamine (D2) agonistInhibits prolactin release
Carbidopa • Antiparkinson • Peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor
Deprenyl/selegiline • Antiparkinson • Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor(MAO-I)Potentiates effects of L-Dopa
Entacapone • Antiparkinson • Peripheral catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitor
Levodopa • Antiparkinson • Dopamine precursor
Pramipexole • Antiparkinson • Dopamine agonist (non-ergot)
Ropinirole • Antiparkinson • Dopamine agonist (non-ergot)
Trihexyphenidyl • Antiparkinson • Antimuscarinic