Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Levodopa
A
most effective PD tx
dopamine precursor
effective for bradykinesia/rigidity, less for tremor, ineffective for postural instability
2
Q
PD medication
A
dopamine precursor (levodopa) dopamine agonist MAOB inhibitor (Rasagiline)
3
Q
Cocaine and amphetamine effect
A
block re-uptake of dopamine (can induce psychosis)
4
Q
Antipsychotics
A
block uptake of dopamine
eg reserpine
5
Q
Valproic acid
A
anti-epilectic drug
toxic cause of neural tube defects
6
Q
What to five routinely to pregnant women to prevent neural tube defect?
A
Folate supplementation
7
Q
2 only medications decreasing suicide rates
A
Lithium and clozapine
