What antiviral drug is used to decrease parkinsonism symptoms?
a. Amantadine (Symmetrel)
b. Pergolide (Permax)
c. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
d. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
ANS: A
Amantadine (Symmetrel), found to decrease the symptoms of parkinsonism, is also an antiviral agent.
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