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Levodopa
(L-Dopa) |
precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine.
passes the BBB. counteracts deficiency of Dopamine in the basal gng. (=parkinson). SidEf- involuntary movement, on-off effect, nausea, anxiety, postural HypoTens & psychotic symptoms. |
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Carbidopa
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given together with L-Dopa.
doesn't pass the BBB. inhibits peripheral metabolism of levodopa and its effect on the periphery and increases the L-Dopa t1\2. |
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Entacapone
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A COMT inhibitor.
increases the t1\2 of dopamine (inhibits dopamine metabolism. SidEf- involuntary movements. |
