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Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova
; 115(5): 34-40, 2015.
Artículo
en Ruso
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26356158
RESUMEN
Main mechanisms of action of dopamine receptor agonists, efficacy of their use according to the results of earlier clinical trials and possible side-effects are discussed. The authors present their experience of prescription of rotigotine transdermal system in an open study of 30 patients with Parkinson's disease. The duration of the study was 8 weeks. There was a significant improvement of both motor and nonmotor (pain sensations, sleep, mood). The effective dose for treatment of initial stages was 4-6 mg daily and for the full-blown stage - 6-8 mg daily. The tolerability was good.