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Definition
Dopamine precursors:
AntiCholinergic Drugs: |
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Term
| Dopamine precursors: for parkinson's |
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Definition
Levadopa
Levadopa-Carbidopa
Sinemet, Stalvo
Nursing Interventions: Do not give with high protein foods or Vitamin B6, orthostatic hypotension common safety concern |
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Term
| AntiCholinergic Drugs: for parkinson's |
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Definition
used to balance dopamine/acetylcholine neurotransmitters as needed for PD: ***Contraindicated for Glaucoma
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Diphenhydramine (Benedryl) |
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Term
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Definition
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (slows memory loss & other symptoms)
Donepezil (Aricept)
Memantine (Namenda) |
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Term
| Antispasticity: muscle spasms |
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Definition
Central Acting: CNS effects
Baclofen (Lioresal)
Diazepam (Valium)
Direct-acting: local site
Dantrolene (Dantrium)
Botox |
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Term
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Definition
myelin sheath) immune system modulators & individualized patient care
Glatiramer (Copaxone) |
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Term
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Definition
CNS effects: GABA Receptors-Causes sedation
Diazepam (Valium) (barbiturate)
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Lorazepam (Ativan) (barbiturate)
and hydantoin |
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Term
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Definition
Side effects: hyperplasia (gingivitis) and Dilantin can turn the urine **reddish/brown color
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Valproic Acid (Depakote)
Phenytoin (Dilantin) (Narrow therapeutic window)
Levetiracetam (Keppra) |
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