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Parkison's Disease
| Brand | Generic | Indication | Warning | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinemet | Carbidopa-levodopa | L-dopa: converts into dopamine; Carbidopa: protects L-dopa | Don't stop abruptly, "wearing off" seen (gradually loses effect), may discolor body fluids | |
| Mirapex | Pramipexole | Mimics dopamine at receptors | Don't stop abruptly, avoid alcohol | Used for restless legs syndrome (RLS) dopamine "agonist |
| Requip | Ropinirole | Mimics dopamine at receptors | Don't stop abruptly, avoid alcohol | Used for restless legs syndrome (RLS) dopamine "agonist |
| Comtan | Entacapone | blocks COMT, which breaks down L-dopa | Used with cardidopa-levodopa (helps with "wearing off" periods), COMT inhibitor | |
| Eldepryl | Selegiline | Blocks MAO, which breaks down dopamine | Don't stop abruptly | MAO inhibitors |