PHARMACOLOGY D441 WGU
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Definition
Antihistamines (see Chapter 36) also have significant
anticholinergic properties; they also can be used to
manage cholinergic symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
Anticholinergics must be used cautiously in
older adults because of significant potential adverse effects
such as:
-confusion, urinary retention, visual blurring, palpitations,
and increased intraocular pressure
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, Dopamine modulator
Antihistamines
amantadine (symmetrel)
Dyphenhydramine (Benadryl)
antiparkinson drug
Buspirone (BuSpar) Anticholinergic drugs
MISC anxiolytic drug benztropine (cogentin)
trihexyphenidyl
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Definition
MOA: use with carbidopa-levodopa in early stages of the
disease.
Uses : causes an increase in the level of dopamine
stimulation in the CNS--> counter the dopamine deficiency
with the disease
Adverse effects:
-dizziness, headache, insomnia, hypotension, confusion,
impulse control disorders
Contraindications:
-avoid tyramine containing foods (aged cheese, sausage, beer,
wine)
-dont use with meperidine and other opioids like tramado,
cyclobenzaprine, dextromorphan
-no use with other MAOIs
-no antidepressants
-can all result in serotonin syndrome
-carbamazepine can cause toxicity of selegiline
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MAO-B inhibitors:
Dopamine Modulator
Rasgiline (Azilect),
Amantadine
Aelegiline (Eldepryl)
(Symmetrel)
Antiparkinson Med
Antiparkinson Drug
Antiepileptics Phenytoin (Dilantin) and
, fosphenytoin
Management of OPIOID withdrawal
QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED
ANSWERS!!
1 of 59
Definition
Antihistamines (see Chapter 36) also have significant
anticholinergic properties; they also can be used to
manage cholinergic symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
Anticholinergics must be used cautiously in
older adults because of significant potential adverse effects
such as:
-confusion, urinary retention, visual blurring, palpitations,
and increased intraocular pressure
Give this one a try later!
, Dopamine modulator
Antihistamines
amantadine (symmetrel)
Dyphenhydramine (Benadryl)
antiparkinson drug
Buspirone (BuSpar) Anticholinergic drugs
MISC anxiolytic drug benztropine (cogentin)
trihexyphenidyl
Don't know?
, 2 of 59
Definition
MOA: use with carbidopa-levodopa in early stages of the
disease.
Uses : causes an increase in the level of dopamine
stimulation in the CNS--> counter the dopamine deficiency
with the disease
Adverse effects:
-dizziness, headache, insomnia, hypotension, confusion,
impulse control disorders
Contraindications:
-avoid tyramine containing foods (aged cheese, sausage, beer,
wine)
-dont use with meperidine and other opioids like tramado,
cyclobenzaprine, dextromorphan
-no use with other MAOIs
-no antidepressants
-can all result in serotonin syndrome
-carbamazepine can cause toxicity of selegiline
Give this one a try later!
MAO-B inhibitors:
Dopamine Modulator
Rasgiline (Azilect),
Amantadine
Aelegiline (Eldepryl)
(Symmetrel)
Antiparkinson Med
Antiparkinson Drug
Antiepileptics Phenytoin (Dilantin) and
, fosphenytoin
Management of OPIOID withdrawal
