Flashcard sets with a 'amantadine' term meaning 'pd agent; enhances da synth/release; weak -glu/nmda-r -> neuroprotective; tx: mod decr of rigidity, bradykin; ade: restlessness, agitation, confusion, hallucination, orthostat hypotension, ankle edema. help with l-dopa induced dyskin, unlike ach-, drug may help with rigidity and bradykinesia. dose: 100 mg w/bkfast, after 1 wk add 100 mg qd in afternoon. decrease dose if cl is less than 80, tachyphylaxis in 1-2 mo. also may cz dystonias'

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