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Parkinson's Disease Drugs

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This course explains the basal ganglia circuitry and pathophysiology underlying Parkinson’s disease before examining the mechanisms, uses, and adverse effects of major antiparkinsonian drug classes. It concludes with practice problems applying the pharmacology.

Syllabus

Lab
Parkinson’s Disease Medications Introduction
Basal Ganglia Anatomy
Direct vs. Indirect Pathway
Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease
Drug Classes for Parkinson’s Disease
Mechanism of Action
L-Dopa + Carbidopa
Dopamine Agonists
COMT-Inhibitors
MAO-B-Inhibitors
Amantadine
Anticholinergics
PD Medications - Practice Problems
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