Question

A 55-year-old with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease is under 65 years old. According to NICE, which class of medication is typically first-line for motor symptoms in younger patients?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine agonist (e.g. pramipexole)

Answer

Levodopa

Answer

COMT inhibitor (e.g. entacapone)

Answer

MAO-B inhibitor (e.g. selegiline)

Answer

Anticholinergic (e.g. procyclidine)

Practice question

A 55-year-old with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease is under 65 years old. According to NICE, which class of medication is typically first-line for motor symptoms in younger patients?