Details About Generic Salt :: Trihexyp Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson,anticholinergic (try-hex-ee-FEN-in-dill HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide) Artane, Artane Sequels, Trihexy-2, Trihexy-5, Aparkane, Apo-Trihex, Novo-Hexidyl, PMS-Trihexyphenidyl, Trihexyphen Class: Antiparkinson/anticholinergic Drugs Class :: Action Exerts direct inhibitory effect on parasympathetic nervous system by inhibiting actions of acetylcholine; has relaxing effect on smooth musculature. Indications for Drugs :: Indications...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Tolcapon Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson (TOLE-kah-pone) Tasmar Class: Antiparkinson Drugs Class :: Action The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Inhibits catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) thus blocking the degradation of catechols including dopamine and levodopa. This may lead to more sustained levels of dopamine and consequently a more...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Ropiniro Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson,Non-ergot dopamine receptor agonist (row-PIN-ih-role) Requip Class: Antiparkinson/Non-ergot dopamine receptor agonist Drugs Class :: Action Stimulates dopamine receptors in the corpus striatum, relieving parkinsonian symptoms. Indications for Drugs :: Indications Treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. May be used...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Selegili Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson (seh-LEH-jih-leen HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide) Carbex, Eldepryl, Selegiline HCl Class: Antiparkinson Drugs Class :: Action Selective type B monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor thought to increase dopaminergic activity. MAO enzyme breaks down catecholamines and serotonin. Selegiline may also interfere with dopamine reuptake at synapse. Indications for...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Procycli Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson,Anticholinergic (pro-SIGH-klih-deen) Kemadrin, PMS-Procyclidine, Procyclid Class: Antiparkinson/Anticholinergic Action Has atropine-like action and exerts antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle. Is potent mydriatic and inhibits salivation and normally has no sympathetic ganglion-blocking activity. Indications Treatment of parkinsonism, including postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic and idiopathic types. Usually...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Pramipex Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson,Non-ergot dopamine receptor agonist (pram-ih-PEX-ole) Mirapex Class: Antiparkinson/Non-ergot dopamine receptor agonist Action Stimulates dopamine receptors in the corpus striatum, relieving parkinsonian symptoms. Indications Treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. May be used in conjunction with L-dopa. Contraindications...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Pergolid Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson (PURR-go-lide MEH-sih-LATE) Permax Class: Antiparkinson Action Directly stimulates postsynaptic dopamine receptors in nigrostriatal system. Indications Adjunctive treatment to levodopa-carbidopa in management of Parkinson’s disease. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives. Route/Dosage Administer in divided doses tid. ADULTS: PO 0.05 mg/day...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Levodop1 Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson (LEE-voe-DOE-puh/CAR-bih-doe-puh) Sinemet 10/100, Sinemet 25/100, Sinemet 25/250, Sinemet CR, Apo-Levocarb, Endo Levodopa/Carbidopa, Nu-Levocarb, Pro-Lecarb Class: Antiparkinson Drugs Class :: Action Levodopa is precursor of dopamine, which is deficient in parkinsonism patients. Carbidopa has no activity of its own but inhibits decarboxylation of...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Levodopa Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson (LEE-voe-DOE-puh) Dopar Class: Antiparkinson Drugs Class :: Action Crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in basal ganglia and periphery. Indications for Drugs :: Indications Treatment of idiopathic, postencephalitic and symptomatic parkinsonism. Unlabeled use(s): Relief of herpes zoster (shingles) pain...
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Details About Generic Salt :: Entacapo Main Medicine Class:: Antiparkinson (en-TACK-ah-pone) Comtan Class: Antiparkinson Drugs Class :: Action The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Inhibits catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) thus blocking the degradation of catechols including dopamine and levodopa. This may lead to more sustained levels of dopamine and consequently a more...
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