It is available in the salt form of Bromocriptine Mesylate.
Action:
It is a dopamine agonist.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is also used in the treatment of Pituatory tumors, type 2 diabetes and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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Biperiden
It is available in the salt form of Biperiden Hydrochloride or Biperiden lactate.
Action:
It possesses Anti-cholinergic properties.
Uses:
It is used in the management of Parkinson's disease.
Action:
It possesses Anti-cholinergic properties.
Uses:
It is used in the management of Parkinson's disease.
Benztropine
It is available in the form of Benztropine Mesylate.
Action:
It possesses both Anti-cholinergic as well as Anti-histaminic properties. Its anti-cholinergic property is mainly important in the control of Parkinson's disease.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
Action:
It possesses both Anti-cholinergic as well as Anti-histaminic properties. Its anti-cholinergic property is mainly important in the control of Parkinson's disease.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
Apomorphine
It is a derivative of morphine but is less active and work as a dopaminergic agonist.
Mechanism of Action:
It causes an increase in the dopamine amount in brain.
Uses:
It is used as an emetic and in little doses can also be used as sedative. It is also used as an Anti-parkinsonian agent.
Mechanism of Action:
It causes an increase in the dopamine amount in brain.
Uses:
It is used as an emetic and in little doses can also be used as sedative. It is also used as an Anti-parkinsonian agent.
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