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Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
PD ExpertBriefing: Maximizing PD Medications: How to Get the Most Out of Your
Treatment Plan
Led By: Connie Marras, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Toronto, Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Centre and the Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson’s Disease, Toronto
Western Hospital, Canada
To hear the session live on: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 1:00 PM ET.
DIAL: 1 (888) 272-8710 and enter the passcode 6323567#.
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http://event.netbriefings.com/event/pdeb/Live/medications2/ If you have any questions, please contact: Valerie Holt at [email protected] or call (212) 923-4700
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Introduction
James Beck, Ph.D. Vice President, Scientific Affairs Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
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Maximizing Medications: How to Get the Most Out of Your Treatment Plan
Connie Marras M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Centre Edmond J Safra Program in Parkinson’s disease
Toronto Western Hospital
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Objectives
• Review the classes of medication for Parkinson’s disease.
• Learn about what effects (good and bad) can be expected from PD medications.
• Understand ways to maximize the effectiveness of PD medications and minimize side effects.
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Classes of Medication for Motor Symptoms in PD
• Levodopa • Dopamine agonists • Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors • Catechol-O-Methyl Transferase (COMT)
inhibitors • Anticholinergics
Dopaminergic medications
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Classes of Medication for Motor Symptoms of PD
• Levodopa – Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet, levocarb), levodopa/benserazide
(Prolopa), intestinal gel (Duodopa, Duopa)
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Classes of Medication for Motor Symptoms of PD
• Levodopa – Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet, levocarb), levodopa/benserazide
(Prolopa), intestinal gel (Duodopa, Duopa) • Dopamine agonists
– Pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine (patch), cabergoline, apomorphine, others
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Classes of Medication for Motor Symptoms of PD
• Levodopa – Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet, levocarb), levodopa/benserazide
(Prolopa), intestinal gel (Duodopa, Duopa) • Dopamine agonists
– Pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine (patch), cabergoline, apomorphine, others
• Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors – Selegiline, rasagiline
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Classes of Medication for Motor Symptoms of PD
• Levodopa – Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet, levocarb), levodopa/benserazide
(Prolopa), intestinal gel (Duodopa, Duopa) • Dopamine agonists
– Pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine (patch), cabergoline, apomorphine, others
• Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors – Selegiline, rasagiline
• Catechol-O-Methyl Transferase (COMT) inhibitors – Entacapone, tolcapone
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Classes of Medication for Motor Symptoms of PD
• Levodopa – Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet, levocarb), levodopa/benserazide
(Prolopa), intestinal gel (Duodopa, Duopa) • Dopamine agonists
– Pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine (patch), cabergoline, apomorphine, others
• Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors – Selegiline, rasagiline
• Catechol-O-Methyl Transferase (COMT) inhibitors – Entacapone, tolcapone
• Anticholinergics – Trihexyphenidyl, cogentin, ethopropazine, others
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Classes of Medication for Non-Motor Symptoms in PD
• Antidepressants • Bladder antispasmodics for urinary
urgency • Cholinesterase inhibitors for cognitive
impairment • Remedies for constipation • …
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How Do They Work?
• Dopaminergic medications
– Levodopa Dopamine
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How Do They Work?
levodopa levodopa
dopamine
dopamine
COMT Inhibitor
COMT inhibitors (entacapone, tolcapone)
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How Do They Work?
• Dopaminergic medications
– Levodopa Dopamine – COMT inhibitor: action of levodopa
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How Do They Work?
• Dopaminergic medications
– Levodopa Dopamine – COMT inhibitor: action of levodopa
– Dopamine agonist • Mimics dopamine at dopamine receptors
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How Do They Work?
• Rasagiline, selegiline – Reduce breakdown of dopamine
• Anticholinergics – Reduce activity of acetylcholine
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How Are They Used?
• Levodopa – Cornerstone of treatment – Usually initial medication in patients >60 – Often initial medication in younger patients – Most effective medication for Parkinson’s
disease – Often least side effects
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How Are They Used?
• Dopamine agonists (ropinirole, pramipexole, cabergoline…)
• MAO-B inhibitors (selegiline, rasagiline)
– Longer acting than levodopa – May be used alone as initial treatment in
younger patients – Often used in combination with levodopa to
smooth out wearing off
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How Are They Used?
• COMT inhibitors (entacapone, tolcapone) – Used in conjunction with levodopa – Increases duration of action of levodopa – Used to reduce end of dose wearing off
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How Are They Used?
• Anticholinergics (trihexyphenidyl, others) – Used to treat tremor preferentially
• Amantadine – Used primarily to reduce dyskinesias
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What Benefits to Expect from Your Medications
1. Better speed of movement 2. Better dexterity 3. Less stiffness 4. Less tremor (most but not all patients) 5. Also possible:
• Clearer thinking • Less pain • Better balance (esp. early on)
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Problems Encountered with Medications
• Nausea (levodopa, dopamine agonists)
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Problems Encountered with Medications
• Nausea (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Sleepiness (levodopa, dopamine agonists)
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Problems Encountered with Medications
• Nausea (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Sleepiness (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Hallucinations/Confusion (particularly older
patients) (anticholinergics, amantadine, MAO-B inhibitors, dopamine agonists)
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Problems Encountered with Medications
• Nausea (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Sleepiness (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Hallucinations/Confusion (particularly older
patients) (anticholinergics, amantadine, MAO-B inhibitors, dopamine agonists)
• Lightheadedness (levodopa, dopamine agonists, amantadine)
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Problems Encountered with Medications
• Nausea (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Sleepiness (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Hallucinations/Confusion (particularly older
patients) (anticholinergics, amantadine, MAO-B inhibitors, dopamine agonists)
• Lightheadedness (levodopa, dopamine agonists, amantadine)
• Constipation (levodopa, anticholinergics)
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Problems Encountered with Medications
• Nausea (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Sleepiness (levodopa, dopamine agonists) • Hallucinations/Confusion (particularly older
patients) (anticholinergics, amantadine, MAO-B inhibitors, dopamine agonists)
• Lightheadedness (levodopa, dopamine agonists, amantadine)
• Constipation (levodopa, anticholinergics) • Dyskinesias (levodopa, dopamine agonists)
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Wearing off and Dyskinesias
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Maximizing Benefits
• Dose • Timing • Food • Constipation • Stomach emptying • Mood
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Maximizing Benefits
Dose • Wide range, particularly with levodopa • Increase dose gradually until sufficient benefit • Reduce when adverse effects appear • Do not stop suddenly!
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Maximizing Benefits
• Timing (levodopa, dopamine agonists) – Early on rarely matters – Later can be very important
Hours
Levodopa
dose dose dose
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Maximizing Benefits
Hours
Levodopa
dose dose dose
Dyskinesia
Wearing off (tremor, slowness)
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Patient Diary
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End of Dose Wearing Off • Reduce interval between doses • Levocarb CR (controlled release) • Add dopamine agonist • Add COMT inhibitor • Add selegiline • Liquid Sinemet • Advanced therapies (levodopa/carbidopa
intestinal gel, deep brain stimulation)
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Food • Protein competes with levodopa for transport
from gut to blood and into brain • Can result in sudden OFF periods or delayed ON • Avoiding protein 30 minutes before and one
hour after medication may improve effect – Meat, fish, eggs, dairy
• Medication on empty stomach may be even better
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Constipation
• Is a symptom of Parkinson’s disease • Can be made worse by PD medications • Reduces absorption of medication • Tips:
– Drink plenty of water – Exercise – Take daily laxative for prevention if necessary
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Slow Stomach Emptying
• Delayed emptying of the stomach is a symptom of Parkinson’s disease
• Delays onset of action of levodopa • Causes bloating, reflux • Tips:
– Domperidone (not available in US)
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Mood
• Depression and anxiety are common symptoms of PD
• Depression and anxiety commonly precede motor symptoms
• Mood has a profound effect on efficacy of medication
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Minimizing Adverse Effects
• Nausea – Take medication with food (non-protein if
necessary) • E.g. bread, crackers, apple sauce, other fruit
– Domperidone, other antinauseant medications
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Minimizing Adverse Effects
• Lightheadedness on standing – Drink plenty of water – Take extra salt – Compression stockings – Elevate head of bed – Reduce dose of levodopa, dopamine agonist,
amantadine – Domperidone, extra carbidopa – Medications to raise blood pressure: midodrine,
fludrocortisone
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Dyskinesias
Levodopa
Hours
1. Peak Dose Dyskinesias At best effect of levodopa/dopamine agonist
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Dyskinesias
Levodopa
Hours
1. Peak Dose Dyskinesias At best effect of levodopa/dopamine agonist
Reduce peak action of medication
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Peak Dose Dyskinesias: Treatment
• Reduce dose of medication (number of tablets with each dose)
• Amantadine • Advanced therapies (duodopa, deep brain
stimulation)
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Dyskinesias
Levodopa
Hours
2. Diphasic dyskinesias With wearing off and start of effect
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Dyskinesias
Levodopa
Hours
2. Diphasic dyskinesias With wearing off and start of effect
Reduce wearing off 48
Diphasic Dyskinesias (Dyskinesias with Wearing Off): Treatment
• Reduce wearing off: • Take medication more frequently • Lengthen duration of action of levodopa
– Sinemet CR – COMT inhibitor
• Adjunctive medication for wearing off (MAO-B inhibitor, dopamine agonist)
• Advance therapies (levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel, deep brain stimulation)
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Hallucinations/Confusion • Reduce medications • Remove
1. Anticholinergics 2. Amantadine 3. COMT inhibitor 4. MAO-B inhibitor
• Reduce levodopa • Antipsychotic medications (quetiapine,
clozapine)
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Sleepiness
• Reduce dose of medication • Minimize dopamine agonist • Medications to promote wakefulness (e.g.
modafinil)
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Impulse Control Disorders
• Compulsive – Gambling – Shopping – Eating – Hypersexuality
• Associated with dopamine agonists, levodopa
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Impulse Control Disorders: Management
Early detection: have partner, family look out for concerning behaviours Prevent loss: prevent access to cash if necessary Treatment: Reduce/discontinue dopamine agonist
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Key tips • Don’t delay treatment at the expense of quality of life • Treatment of depression and anxiety are critical to good
effect of medication • Timing of benefits and adverse effects in relation to dose
are often key to optimizing benefit • PD does not change suddenly! Look for other causes:
– Constipation – Infection (urine, lungs) – Other medical illness
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Thank You!
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Questions and Discussion
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