Examples:
Conditions:
| MOA | Effect | A/E |
|---|---|---|
| Stimulate dopamine receptors → mimics the effects of natural dopamine, compensating for the brain’s reduced dopamine levels | Similar effects but LESS efficacious than ‣ , lower incidence of ‣ |
In adjunct to L-Dopa: smooth out ‣ | Common S/E (more common than levodopa) • ‣ • daytime sleepiness (‣) • sleep attacks • impulse control disorders (gambling, shopping, eating, sex) • ‣: Leg edema (maybe) |