What are the drugs for Parkinson's disease

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common disease in the elderly. Drug therapy is the main treatment for PD. So what are the drugs for Parkinson's disease? Let's give a brief introduction, so that patients' friends can have a better understanding.

What are the drugs for Parkinson's disease

One: anticholinergic drugs: mainly by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholine in the brain, the corresponding increase in dopamine effect. Clinical commonly used is benhexol hydrochloride, 1-2mg, three times a day. It is mainly suitable for patients with obvious tremor and younger age. The main adverse reactions were dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, dysuria, affecting intelligence, hallucination and delusion in severe cases.

Second: amantadine: can promote the synthesis and release of dopamine in nerve endings, prevent its re absorption. It may be effective for dyskinesia. 50-100mg, 2-3 times a day, the last time should be taken before 4 pm. Adverse reactions were restless legs, blurred vision, lower limb reticular plaques, ankle edema, etc., which were rare. Patients with renal insufficiency, epilepsy, severe gastric ulcer and liver disease should be cautious. It is forbidden for lactating women.

Third: entacapone, the drug can stabilize the concentration of levodopa in the blood, thus reducing its dosage and side effects. It can prolong the half-life of levodopa, prevent or delay the movement fluctuation and "abnormal movement" phenomenon. The common dosage is 200mg, three times a day.

matters needing attention

Parkinson's incidence rate will also change with the season. For example, in this season, Parkinson's incidence rate is relatively high. We should control Parkinson's development from two aspects of medicine and diet.