[A differentiated approach to Parkinson's disease treatment in early stage of the disease]

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2004;104(4):24-9.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

A conception of the approach to Parkinson's disease treatment at early stage, which could be realized in practice is suggested. The conception is based on the results of dopaminergic drugs treatment of 149 patients, aged 33-87 years. The patient's state was assessed by neurological examination and clinical scales with regard to different disease types, tremor and rigid, and levodopa doses--from moderate (up to 500 mg) to high (above 500 mg). A general treatment policy, including therapy directed to activation of regulatory and compensatory influences and differentiated usage of levodopa and combined therapy with levodopa and dopamine agonists, is presented.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antiparkinson Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • International Classification of Diseases
  • Levodopa / administration & dosage
  • Levodopa / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parkinson Disease / diagnosis
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Levodopa