Symptoms
What is the name for slow movement often seen in Parkinson's disease?
What is bradykinesia?
Dopamine agonists relieve Parkinson’s symptoms by acting directly on these brain structures.
What are dopamine receptors in the basal ganglia?
These digestive issues are common side effects of levodopa.
What is nausea and vomiting?
This enzyme inhibitor is combined with levodopa to prevent peripheral breakdown.
What is carbidopa?
This type of tremor typically affects the hands when they are at rest.
What is a resting tremor?
Levodopa competes with this type of nutrient for absorption in the small intestine.
What is protein?
This involuntary movement is a long-term side effect of levodopa.
What is dyskinesia?
Levodopa is converted into this neurotransmitter in the brain.
What is dopamine?
This term refers to the muscle stiffness found in Parkinsonism.
What is rigidity?
Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain using this enzyme
What is dopa decarboxylase?
A psychological side effect involving false beliefs or perceptions.
What is hallucinations or delusions?
What non-medication substance can affect how levodopa works?
What is protein or vitamin B6
This psychological side effect can cause a patient to gamble, disordered eating, and sexual behaviour.
Dopamine Dysregulation Syndrome
What prevents premature conversion of Levodopa in the periphery?
What is Carbidopa
This side effect increases fall risk.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
This is the reason levodopa doses often need to be increased over time.
What is tolerance or progression of disease?
This psychological impact is seen in 30%-50% of patients with PD
What is Depression and anxiety?
This is why levodopa needs to cross the blood-brain barrier.
What is to be converted into dopamine in the central nervous system?
Levodopa can cause this sudden, unpredictable "wearing off" phenomenon.
What is motor fluctuation?
The combination of carbidopa/levodopa is often sold under this brand name.
What is Sinemet?