ABSTRACT
After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to:
describe the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, motor neuron disease and multiple sclerosis;
differentiate between primary and secondary parkinsonism;
explain the pathophysiological basis for the use of the varied drugs in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease;
outline the treatment approach in Parkinson’s disease;
outline the use of antimuscarinic and dopaminergic drugs in Parkinson’s disease;
outline the use of drugs in Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, motor neuron disease and multiple sclerosis.
