Parkinson’s drugs mainly include anticholinergics, amantadine, compound levodopa, dopamine agonists, B-type monoamine oxidase inhibitors, catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors.
1. Anticholinergic drugs: such as phenazopyridine tablets, mainly used in mild cases and those who cannot tolerate levodopa. Its adverse effects include dizziness, drowsiness, mental disorders, euphoria, etc. It is contraindicated in pregnant women, lactating women, glaucoma, and allergy.
2. Amantadine: such as amantadine hydrochloride tablets, used in Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s syndrome, etc.. Its adverse reactions include dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth, constipation, anxiety, etc. It is prohibited for those who are allergic to this product.
3. Compound levodopa: such as levodopa tablets, used in Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s syndrome. Adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting, depression, etc. It is contraindicated in patients with severe mental disorders, heart failure and glaucoma.
4. Dopamine agonists: such as pramipexole hydrochloride extended-release tablets, for the treatment of signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Adverse effects include confusion, drowsiness, nausea, edema, etc. They are contraindicated in those who are allergic to them.
5. B-type monoamine oxidase inhibitors: e.g., selegiline hydrochloride tablets, used alone to treat early Parkinson’s disease. Adverse effects include sleep disorders, etc. It is prohibited for those with allergy and severe mental illness.
6. Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors: such as entacapone tablets, can be used as an adjunct to the standard drugs levodopa, benserazide, etc., for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease that cannot be controlled by the above drugs. Adverse reactions include dyskinesia, nausea, abnormal urine color, etc. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product.
All of the above drugs must be taken under the guidance of a doctor in strict accordance with the doctor’s instructions, not blindly use their own medication.