ANTI-PARKINSON
What are potential adverse effects seen in patients taking Levodopa-Carbidopa?
- Cardio: dysrhythmias, hypotension
- Muscular: chorea, muscle cramps
-GI: distress
What are the names of some drugs used to increase Dopamine levels in patients with Parkinson’s Disease?
- Levodopa-carbidopa
Anticholinergic drugs
- Benztropine
Dopamine modulator
- MAO-B inhibitors
- Tolcapone
Why do benefits of Parkinson drugs decline after 2 years?
What interactions should the nurse be aware of in patients taking Levodopa-Carbidopa?
- Vitamin B6
- High protein meals
- Nonselective MAOIs, Benzos