Dopamine Replacement Agents Flashcards
1
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Action
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Assist to relieve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, secondary to the decrease in endogenous dopamine.
- These drugs are able to cross the BBB
2
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Indications
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Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinsonism
3
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Side Effects
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- Arrythmias (Levodopa)
- GI Distress
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Dyskinesias
- Mood and Behavior Changes
- Tolerance
4
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Implications for PT
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Patient and Therapist attain maximal benefit from scheduling therapy one hour after administration of levodopa.
- Monitor patients BP due to the potential for Orthostatic Hypotension
5
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Examples
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Sinemet (Levodopa)
Symmetrel (Amantadine)
