Parkinson's Disease Flashcards by Esther Everitt

Q

How does L-Dopa work?

A

Precursor of dopamine

Crosses the BBB and is converted to dopamine

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Q

Side effects of L-Dopa

What happens over time?

A

Nausea
Dyskinesia
PSYCHOSIS

Efficacy decreases over time

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