A 65-year-old gentleman is having tremors, rigidity and reduced mobility. He is likely to be benefited by
Correct Answer: Bromocriptine
Description: Symptoms suggestive of Parkinson's disease Treatment modality are : 1)levodopa + carbidopa 2)Bromocriptine(dopamine receptor agonist) 3)MAOI-B inhibitor : selegiline and rasagiline 4)COMT inhibitors : Entacapone and tolcapone 5)Amantadine 6) Anticholinergic : benzhexol 7)Surgery 8)Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Reference : Harrison20th edition pg 2567
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