The Effects of Zolpidem on Akinesia in a Parkinson Disease Patient: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
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: 241-243, 2015.
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em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-39493
ABSTRACT
Zolpidem, an imidazopyridine drug that affects the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor, is typically used as a hypnotic sedative. It has been reported that this drug improves motor symptoms in patients with various movement disorders, including Parkinson disease. We presented a patient with advanced Parkinson disease who demonstrated improved akinesia after taking zolpidem without sleep induction or consciousness changes.
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Assunto principal:
Doença de Parkinson
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Receptores de GABA
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Estado de Consciência
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Ácido gama-Aminobutírico
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Transtornos dos Movimentos
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
Ano de publicação:
2015
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