Mnemonic for drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinsonism: drugs SALAD: Selegiline Anticholinenergics (trihexyphenidyl, benzhexol, ophenadrine) L-Dopa + peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa, benserazide) Amantadine Dopamine postsynaptic receptor agonists (bromocriptine, lisuride, pergolide, pramipexole)
Pramipexole (Sifrol): dopamine agonist for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
From Australian Prescriber: Pramipexole Sifrol (Boehringer Ingelheim) 125 microgram, 250 microgram and 1 mg tablets Approved indications: Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome Australian Medicines Handbook section 16.2.1