Flashcards in Parkinson's drugs Deck (6):
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How is dopamine synthesised?
Tyrosine converted to L-dopa
L-dopa decarboxylated to dopamine
Loaded into presynaptic vesicles
2
What enzyme metabolises dopamine?
MAO (type B)
COMT
3
What must levodopa be co-administered with?
Carbidopa; inhibits dopa decarboxylase and reduced peripheral conversion
4
What is the mode of action of entacapone?
Inhibits peripheral COMT (prevents peripheral conversion)
5
Examples of direct dopamine agonists?
Bromocriptine
Ropinirole
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