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Test-4 Prep. II
Multiple Sclerosis/Parkinson's/Alzheimer's
| Class | Agents |
|---|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Avonex / Interferon B1a prevents inflammation |
| Parkinson's Agents - increase Dopamine levels in the brain | Sinemet / Carbidopa/Levodopa |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Lioressal / Baclofen acts on CNS-relieves spams/muscle mov. & pain |
| Parkinson's Agents - increase Dopamine levels in the brain | Cogentin / Benzatropine |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Betaseron / Interferon B1b slows down disease/decreases sympt. balance/numbness/weakness |
| Parkinson's Agents - increase Dopamine levels in the brain | Eldepril / Selegline |
| Alzheimer's | Aricept / Donepezil |
| Alzheimer's | Exelon / Rivastigmine Cap/Sol/Transdermal Patch |
| Alzheimer's | Namenda / Memantine |
| Alzheimer's | Cognex / Tacrine not Rx because of liver damage |