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Antiparkinsonians

Dopaminergic Agonists

– Restore the balance of acetylcholine and dopamine within the body.

– Decreases the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.

Drugs includes:

• Parlodel
• Levodopa
• Sinemet
• Permax

Side Effects/ Adverse Reactions

• Dizziness
• Mood Changes
• Confusion

Contraindicates with

– Angle Closure Glacauma

Remember: ♣ Levodopa taken with MAOI can cause a hypertensive crisis.