GeroPsych PHARM QUIZ 5

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Levodopa

dopamine precursor, Parkinson’s treatment

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Carbidopa (Sinemet)

decarboxylase inhibitor, Parkinson’s treatment, combo with Levodopa, lower dose

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Pramiprexole (Mirapex)

activates dopamine receptors (D2 & D3), Parkinson’s treatment, combo with Levadopa, lower dose

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Entracapone (Comtan)

COMT inhibitor, Parkinson’s Treatment, prevents wearing off of Levadopa

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Selegiline (Eldepryl)

MAOI, Parkinson’s treatment, increases dopamine

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Amantadine (Gocovril)

NMDA antagonist, Parkinson’s treatment

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Benztropine (Cogentin)

muscarinic antagonist, anticholinergic, Parkinson’s treatment

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Memantine

Alzheimer’s treatment, blocks glutamate from receptor, preventing Ca influx

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Aducenumab (Aduhelm)

Alzheimer’s treatment, monoclonal antibodies against amyloid plaques