Anti-Parkinsonism Agents Overview

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Levodopa

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Precursor to dopamine

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Carbidopa

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Inhibits DOPA decarboxylase

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Dopamine Agonists

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Mimic dopamine effects

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MAO-B Inhibitors

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Reduce dopamine breakdown

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COMT Inhibitors

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Prolong levodopa effect

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Amantadine

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Increases dopamine release

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Anticholinergics

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Reduce tremors

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Selegiline

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MAO-B inhibitor

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Rasagiline

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Neuroprotective MAO-B inhibitor

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Entacapone

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COMT inhibitor