A 60-year-old patient is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Their main symptoms are tremor and bradykinesia, which are impacting their daily activiti...

Question

A 60-year-old patient is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Their main symptoms are tremor and bradykinesia, which are impacting their daily activities. According to NICE NG71, what is the recommended first-line pharmacological treatment to manage motor symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa

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Dopamine agonist (e.g., pramipexole, ropinirole)

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MAO-B inhibitor (e.g., rasagiline, selegiline)

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Amantadine

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Anticholinergic (e.g., procyclidine)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Parkinson's Disease Management

A 60-year-old patient is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Their main symptoms are tremor and bradykinesia, which are impacting their daily activities. According to NICE NG71, what is the recommended first-line pharmacological treatment to manage motor symptoms?