Parkinson's
Most effective medication, replaces dopamine.
What is Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa)
boost acetylcholine levels
cholinesterase inhibitors (Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine) for all stages of dementia
Medication for relapse management.
What is corticosteroids (methyprednisolone): reduce nerve inflammation.
Brittle, spoon shaped nails; cheilosis; smooth, sore tongue, pica
What is iron deficiency anemia?
treats hypothyroidism by replacing missing T4 hormone, usually taken daily on an empty stomach.
levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl)
Mimic dopamine effects in the brain. Use alone or with levodopa. Also used for restless leg syndrome.
What are dopamine agonists? Requip, Mirapex...
Regulates glutamate activity to protect against, or slow down, neuronal damage.
What is memantine (NMDA Antagonist)? Moderate to severe stages alzheimers.
Given for bladder dysfunction-frequent urination, incontinence, and nocturia.
What is oxybutynin, Myrbetriq?
What is Pernicious anemia-failure to absorb B-12.
Prepared from pig thyroid glands, containing both T4 and T3
Natural Desiccated Thyroid (DTE); Armour Thyroid
Prevents the breakdown of brain dopamine. (help your nerve cells make better use of the dopamine that they have)
What are MAO-B Inhibitors? (Selegiline, Rasagiline, Safinamide)
Available as a pill or skin patch.
What is rivastigmine (Exelon)? Mild-moderate alzheimers.
manufactured substance that resembles a basic protein of natural myelin. It’s thought to work by prompting the WBCs to attack the substance instead of the myelin cells.
Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone);injection
Progressive weakness/fatigue, dyspnea, heart palpitations, glossitis, cheilosis, diarrhea, pallor; NO neuro signs or symptoms.
What is folic acid deficiency anemia?
Supplement encouraged in pregnancy to prevent birth defects.
Instructions for taking thyroid medications such as levothyroxine.
Take on empty stomach; 20-60 min before AM meal; take at same time every day. Do not switch between generic & brand name.
Antidyskinetic medication.
Amantadine-used alone or in combo with other meds such as levodopa. Also helps with "shaking palsy (paralysis agitans)"
Do alzheimer medications cure the disease?
NO-just decrease s/s & hopefully slow the progression.
Helps with painful muscle stiffness or muscle spasms
Pancytopenia; –Fatigue, pallor, weakness, exertional dyspnea, headache, tachycardia, heart failure
Medications to avoid w/in 4 hours of taking thyroid medications.
calcium, iron, antacids-interfere with absorption.
Block action of acetylcholine to alleviate tremors & rigidity.
What are anticholicergics?
Lecanemab
What medication is relatively new that is given by IV infusion and can help decrease beta amyloid plaques in patients with Alzheimer’s disease?
Goals for pharmacological therapy.
Increases fetal hemoglobin, making red blood cells more flexible and less likely to sickle. Recommended for children over 9 months and adults with severe symptoms.
What is Hydroxyurea (Siklos, Hydrea)?
Reduces thyroid hormone production (T3 & T4). Common SE: skin rash, joint pain, nausea, fatigue, HA.