Parkinson's Disease Medications
Definition of Parkinson's Disease:
A progressive, neurological disease first described in 1817 by James Parkinson.
The pathology is not completely understood, but there appears to be consistent changes in the melanin-containing nerve cells in the brainstem
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Parkinson's Disease
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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selegiline systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors | 2 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.5 |
procyclidine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: anticholinergic antiparkinson agents | 1 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.0 |
benztropine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: anticholinergic antiparkinson agents | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.0 |
carbidopa/levodopa systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 5 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.4 |
rotigotine systemic (More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 5 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.9 |
apomorphine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 4 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.5 |
trihexyphenidyl systemic (Pro, More...)
class: anticholinergic antiparkinson agents | 2 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.0 |
amantadine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: adamantane antivirals, dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 3 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.8 |
rasagiline systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 5 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.6 |
carbidopa/entacapone/levodopa systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 5 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.4 |
pramipexole systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 4 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.2 |
ropinirole systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 8 review(s) | Rate It! | 5.3 |
entacapone systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 2 review(s) | Rate It! | 5.0 |
rivastigmine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: cholinesterase inhibitors | 1 review(s) | Rate It! | 1.0 |
tolcapone systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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levodopa systemic (More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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belladonna systemic (Pro, More...)
class: anticholinergics/antispasmodics | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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biperiden systemic (Pro, More...)
class: anticholinergic antiparkinson agents | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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bromocriptine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents, prolactin inhibitors | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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creatine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: nutraceutical products | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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pergolide systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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