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Chapter 15
Antiparkinson Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chronic progressive, degenerative disorder affects dopamine-producing neurons in the brain caused by an in balance of two neurotransmitters Dopamine and Acetylcholine (ACh) | Parkinson's Disease (PD) |
| Difficulty in performing voluntary movements | Dyskinesia |
| Irregular, spasmodic, involuntary movements of the limbs or facial muscles | Chorea |
| Abnormal muscle tone leading to impaired or abnormal movements | Dystonia |