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Mechanism of action of L-DOPA

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Crosses BBB then converted to dopamine

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ADRs of L-DOPA

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Nausea, Hypotension, Psychosis, Tachycardia

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Drug used to reduce peripheral conversion of L-DOPA

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Catechol-o-methyl transferase

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Mechanism of action of dopamine receptor antagonists (Parkinson’s)

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Activate dopamine receptors

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ADRs of dopamine receptor antagonists (Parkinson’s)

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Hallucinations, Nausea, Sedation, Hypotension, Confusion, Reduced impulse control