University of Baghdad/ College of Medicine 2022-2023: Carbidopa and Levodopa Interaction
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Which symptoms are commonly seen in Parkinson's disease?

  • Tremors only
  • Bradykinesia, rigidity, rabbit syndrome (correct)
  • Mild tremor, rabbit syndrome, migraine
  • Mild tremor, severe tremor, headache

    • What is the impact of exposure to dopamine-receptor blocking agents?

  • Improves motor function
  • Increases dopamine levels
  • May cause Parkinsonism within 6 months (correct)
  • Has no effect on the motor system

    • How do mild cases of drugs-induced Parkinsonism typically respond to treatment?

  • Worsen despite treatment
  • Require immediate surgery
  • Frequently remit after stopping the drug (correct)
  • Improve with increased drug dosage

    • Why are elderly patients more susceptible to drugs-induced Parkinsonism?

    <p>Increased vulnerability to side effects of medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of drug therapy in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Restore balance between dopamine and cholinergic neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of surgical procedures for Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Varying success at prolonging degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can wearing-off in Parkinson's be managed according to the text?

    <p>Adding or changing medication, dose, or schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the return or worsening of Parkinson's symptoms before the next dose of levodopa is due?

    <p>Wearing-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method mentioned in the text to increase the time spent 'on' and decrease 'off' periods in Parkinson's?

    <p>Changing dose frequency or timing of medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drug can be added to medication to extend the duration of benefit of levodopa according to the text?

    <p>Dopamine agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change can be made to the formulation of levodopa to provide controlled release?

    <p>Changing the formulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is rich in dopamine and dopamine receptors?

    <p>Substantia nigra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of symptoms are associated with Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia, gait abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main neurotransmitter affected by Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are parkinsonism symptoms mainly caused by?

    <p>Certain drugs or brain injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does Parkinson's disease usually start to affect individuals?

    <p>Past middle age, entering their 60s or later years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of disorder is Parkinson's disease classified as?

    <p>Motor (neurodegenerative) disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of carbidopa when used in combination with levodopa?

    <p>Inhibiting dopa decarboxylase in the periphery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does carbidopa affect the dose of levodopa required for therapeutic levels in the brain?

    <p>Decreases the amount of levodopa needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse side effect of levodopa therapy is specifically reduced by the addition of carbidopa?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Parkinson's disease patients, what is the typical pattern of response to levodopa-carbidopa therapy over time?

    <p>Initial improvement followed by declining response after 3-5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom of Parkinson's disease is least affected by levodopa-carbidopa therapy?

    <p>Tremors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does pyridoxine have on levodopa?

    <p>Abolishes its therapeutic effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is gradual withdrawal from levodopa-carbidopa therapy recommended?

    <p>To prevent sudden worsening of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drugs block the action of levodopa by blocking dopamine receptors?

    <p>Antipsychotic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does domperidone influence the effects of levodopa?

    <p>Abolishes nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug acts as a direct dopamine agonist on dopamine receptor sites in the substantia nigra?

    <p>Bromocriptine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique characteristic of bromocriptine compared to levodopa and amantadine?

    <p>May be effective for a longer duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to treating Parkinson's disease, what condition is ropinirole also used for?

    <p>Restless leg syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of Rasagiline in treating Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Increasing dopamine levels by inhibiting monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Rasagiline associated with fewer peripheral adverse effects compared to other drugs?

    <p>It inhibits monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) primarily in the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of administering Selegiline above recommended doses?

    <p>Increased risk of hypertensive crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Selegiline impact dopamine levels in the brain?

    <p>Increasing dopamine levels by selectively inhibiting MAO-B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Selegiline interact with levodopa when used together?

    <p>Enhances the actions of levodopa and reduces the required dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of care for patients with Parkinson's disease due to its degenerative effects?

    <p>Psychological and physical support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drugs have been proven to be more effective than anticholinergics in the treatment of parkinsonism?

    <p>Dopaminergics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to extend the duration of benefit of levodopa therapy?

    <p>Additional dopaminergic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can wearing-off complications in Parkinson's disease be managed effectively?

    <p>Adding COMT inhibitors to the regimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do drug protocols play in the care of patients with Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Provide guidance for drug administration and monitoring adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of adding drugs that prevent the breakdown of levodopa within the body?

    <p>To extend the duration of benefit of levodopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can wearing-off in Parkinson's disease be managed by changing the formulation of levodopa?

    <p>By providing a controlled release of levodopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of adding a dopamine agonist to the medication regimen in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>To extend the duration of benefit of levodopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does changing the timing of medication administration help with managing wearing-off in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>By optimizing the effectiveness of levodopa doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can adding another class of drug, such as a dopamine agonist, aid in managing wearing-off in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>By extending the effectiveness of levodopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of therapy in Parkinson's disease, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Addressing the imbalance between declining dopamine and dominant cholinergic neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does gradual withdrawal from levodopa-carbidopa therapy impact patient management?

    <p>It helps in avoiding motor complications like wearing-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic differentiates bromocriptine from levodopa and amantadine?

    <p>Acts as a direct dopamine agonist on dopamine receptor sites in the basal ganglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are mild cases of drugs-induced Parkinsonism likely to respond to treatment?

    <p>By experiencing immediate remission upon cessation of offending drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Entacapone in combination with carbidopa-levodopa therapy?

    <p>Increase plasma concentration and duration of action of levodopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the inhibition of COMT by Entacapone and Tolcapone affect levodopa metabolism?

    <p>Enhances central uptake of levodopa and increases brain dopamine concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using carbidopa in combination with levodopa therapy?

    <p>To reduce peripheral conversion of levodopa to dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients on levodopa-carbidopa therapy, what role do Entacapone and Tolcapone play in managing 'wearing-off' phenomena?

    <p>Reduce the symptoms of 'wearing-off'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Entacapone from Tolcapone in their pharmacological profiles?

    <p>Differences in adverse effect profiles and pharmacokinetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to monitor hepatic function in patients taking tolcapone?

    <p>To reduce the risk of fulminating hepatic necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjunctive agent for Parkinson's disease has replaced tolcapone due to its lack of associated toxicity?

    <p>Entacapone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of central anticholinergics like benztropine in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Reducing dyskinesias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with Parkinson's disease who do not respond to levodopa, which drug category is ineffective?

    <p>Dopamine receptor agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the ineffectiveness of dopamine receptor agonists in patients who have not responded to levodopa?

    <p>They are unable to replace levodopa's effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for recommending gradual withdrawal from levodopa-carbidopa therapy?

    <p>To minimize the risk of developing levodopa-induced dyskinesias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is mainly affected in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of adding carbidopa to levodopa therapy?

    <p>To prevent levodopa metabolism before it reaches the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common strategy to manage wearing-off complications in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Administering levodopa more frequently throughout the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication is specifically reduced by combining carbidopa with levodopa therapy?

    <p>Dyskinesias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of exposure to dopamine receptor-blocking agents in individuals with Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Worsening of motor symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Wearing-off' phenomena in Parkinson's disease refer to:

    <p>'On-off' fluctuations in symptom control throughout the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'On-off' fluctuations in Parkinson's refer to:

    <p>'Rebound' effects after medication wears off</p> Signup and view all the answers

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