Abstract

COMITE DE MOVIMIENTOS ANORMALES DE LA ASOCIACION COLOMBIANA DE NEUROLOGIA. Medications for Parkinson's disease: A practical guide. Acta Neurol Colomb. [online]. 2019, vol.35, suppl.1, pp.75-79. ISSN 0120-8748.  https://doi.org/10.22379/24224022253.

This chapter lists the medications used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, reviewing their main characteristics, indications, advantages and disadvantages. Recommendations related to non-approved therapies are also given, due to absence of evidence or non-effectiveness. Finally, some of the medications that should be avoided are listed because of their risk of producing or worsening parkinsonian symptoms.

Keywords : Parkinson's disease; treatment; drug therapy (MeSH).

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