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Bonoan, Kiana
Casayuran, Hannah Mae
Del Carmen, Nichole
Soriano, Joana Christina
Overview:
Parkinson's
is a disorder ofdisease
the brain characterized
by shaking (tremor) and difficulty with
walking, movement and coordination.
the disease is associated with damage
to a part of the brain that is involved
with movement
Sinemet (carbidopa-levodopa)
Is a combination of carbidopa and
levodopa for the treatment of
Parkinson's disease and syndrome
Carbidopa - an inhibitor of aromatic
amino acid decarboxylation
Levodopa - an aromatic amino acid
CASE:
Sam Snow, age 80, has
Parkinson's disease and has
been taking Sinemet for 10
years. He wants to discontinue
the drug because he says it's
not helping him anymore. He
needs
the
following
information
ANSWER: Tegretol
Tegretol (CARBAMAZEPINE)
Because Tegretol is an anticonvulsant
drug, there will be a possible drug
interaction with Sinemet. It works by
decreasing nerve impulses that causes
seizures and pain.
Confusion
Agitation or restlessness
Dilated pupils
Headache
Changes in blood pressure and/or temperature
Nausea and/or vomiting
Diarrhea
Rapid heart rate
Tremor
Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles
Shivering and goose bumps
Heavy sweating