Anti-Parkinsonian Drugs

Question 1

Indication of anti-Parkinsonian drugs

Answer 1

Extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS)

Question 2

Two types of anti-Parkinsonian drugs

Answer 2

1. Dopaminergic drugs
2. Anticholinergic drugs

Question 3

Dopaminergic drugs

Answer 3

Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Levodopa, Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet)

Question 4

Dopaminergic drugs

Answer 4

1. Amantadine (Symmetrel)
2. Levodopa, Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet)

Question 5

Anticholinergic drugs

Answer 5

1. Trihexylphenidyl HCL (Artane)
2. Biperiden Hydrochloride (Akineton)
3. Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)
4. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
   (Benadryl)

Question 6

Injectable form of anticholinergic drugs

Answer 6

1. Trihexylphenidyl HCL (Artane)
2. Biperiden Hydrochloride (Akineton)
3. Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)
4. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
   (Benadryl)

Question 7

Capsule form of anticholinergic drugs

Answer 7

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
(Benadryl)

Question 8

Desired effect of antiparkinsonian drug

Answer 8

Muscles become less stiff; decreased pill-rolling
tremors

Question 9

Antiparkinsonian drug is best taken

Answer 9

after meals

Question 10

True or False

It’s alright to drive while taking antiparkinsonian drug

Answer 10

False

Avoid driving, the drug causes blurred vision

Question 11

True or False

Check the BP, the antiparkinsonian drug may cause hypertension

Answer 11

False

Check the BP, the drug may cause hypotension

Question 12

True or False

Dopaminergic drugs are usually not given by the doctor

Answer 12

True