Which of the following drugs is a dopamine agonist?
a. carbidopa-ldopa (Sinemet)
b. bromocriptine (Parlodel)
c. trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
d. benztropine (Cogentin)
b. The dopamine agonist agents act directly to stimulate dopamine receptors. There are four dopamine agonists used to treat Parkinson's disease: bromocriptine (Parlodel), pergolide (Permax), pramipexole (Mirapex), and ropinirole (Requip). These drugs are commonly used with levodopa to delay the onset of levodopa-motor complications.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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