NEUROLOGY
PARKINSON S DISEASE
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Question
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Which one of these are NOT treatments for Parkinson’s Disease?
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Pramipexole
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Levodopa
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Adatonin
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Apomorphine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The main therapy for Parkinson’s is levodopa. Nerve cells use levodopa to make dopamine to replenish the brain’s dwindling supply. Usually, people take levodopa along with another medication called carbidopa.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are several anticholinergic drugs available for people with Parkinson disease, including trihexyphenidyl, benztropine, orphenadrine, procyclidine, and biperiden. These medications are believed to be equally effective. Dosing-Trihexyphenidyl and benztropine are usually taken by mouth two or three times per day.
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