Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Dopamine Agonists


Mirapex
Requip
Parlodel
Permax
Cabergoline
valvulopathy
Pramipexole

Ropinirole
Pergolide
valvulopathy
Bromocriptine
Piribedil
Rotigotine, lisuride
Initial stages,
Skin patches
Rotigotine for restless leg syndrome
Apomorphine
Common hallucinations, common

Act on dopamine receptors

Lower rate of motor fluctuations
In severe tremors

Less effective

For initial years
Minimal dose - delay motor complications

Neuroprotective?

Impulse control disorders

Nausea
Hallucinations
Insomnia

Drowsiness
Constipation

Vomiting
Dizziness
Fainting
Confusion
sleepiness

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