Dopaminergic agonists in the treatment of Parkinson's disease: a review

J Neural Transm Suppl. 1995:45:187-95.

Abstract

Dopaminergic agonists represent an important class of drugs in Parkinson's Disease, useful: a) in delaying the beginning of L-dopa therapy; b) in supporting it, reducing its dosage and widen the therapeutic window; c) moreover, as the disease advances, in trying to treat motor fluctuations. Authors describe briefly the problems caused by long term L-dopa therapy, and analyze, separately, the characteristics of the most important dopaminergic agonists currently utilized in the treatment of PD.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Dopamine Agonists / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Levodopa / adverse effects
  • Levodopa / therapeutic use
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*
  • Receptors, Dopamine D1 / agonists
  • Receptors, Dopamine D2 / agonists

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Dopamine Agonists
  • Receptors, Dopamine D1
  • Receptors, Dopamine D2
  • Levodopa