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Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease develops when nerve cells in the brain make too little dopamine, a chemical involved in controlling movement. It can lead to tremors, stiffness, slowness and changes in posture.

Sinemet

Carbidopa, Levodopa

100mg + 10mg · 100mg + 25mg · 250mg + 25mg

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets for Parkinson's disease. Levodopa becomes dopamine in the brain; carbidopa stops it breaking down in the body.

From$1.05/ tabletView

Requip

Ropinirole

0.25mg · 0.5mg · 1mg · 2mg

Ropinirole tablets for Parkinson's and restless legs. It stands in for the brain's lost dopamine, restoring smoother muscle control.

From$0.83/ tabletView

Mirapex

Pramipexole

0.125mg · 0.25mg · 0.5mg · 1mg

Pramipexole tablets for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. It mimics dopamine to help smooth out movement and control.

From$0.62/ tabletView

Azilect

Rasagiline

1mg

Rasagiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. It blocks the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain, helping messages between nerve cells last longer.

From$0.77/ tabletView

Stalevo

Levodopa, Carbidopa, Entacapone

200mg + 100mg + 25mg

Levodopa, carbidopa and entacapone tablets for Parkinson's disease. The combination extends the effect of levodopa by slowing its breakdown.

From$0.85/ tabletView

Artane

Trihexyphenidyl

2mg

Trihexyphenidyl tablets for Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. It eases stiffness and tremor without addressing the underlying cause.

From$1.17/ tabletView

Eldepryl

Selegiline

5mg · 10mg

Selegiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. They are usually taken with levodopa to prolong its benefit.

From$0.63/ tabletView

Amantadine Capsules

Amantadine

50mg · 100mg

Amantadine capsules for parkinson's disease and influenza A. It increases dopamine levels in the brain, helping with the stiffness and slowness of Parkinson's.

From$0.30/ tabletView

Key points

  • Symptoms vary and can include changes in movement, posture and balance.
  • Age at diagnosis is often around 65, although Parkinson’s disease can begin earlier.
  • Medicine may raise dopamine levels in the brain to manage symptoms.
  • Management can also include surgery and lifestyle changes.

Medicines listed for Parkinson’s Disease

The listed products include Carbidopa with Levodopa, as well as ropinirole, pramipexole, rasagiline, selegiline, entacapone, amantadine and trihexyphenidyl. These medicine groups have different roles in managing Parkinson’s disease and its movement symptoms, including tremors.

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