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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
===TRAP mnemonic===
===TRAP mnemonic===
*'''T'''remor (resting)
*[[tremor|'''T'''remor]] (resting)
**Initially is unilateral tremor of upper extremity, esp finger and thumb ("pill rolling")
**Initially is unilateral tremor of upper extremity, especially finger and thumb ("pill rolling")
**Dissipates when intentional movement is performed
**Dissipates when intentional movement is performed
*'''R'''igidity (cogwheel)
*'''R'''igidity (cogwheel)
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**Impaired ability to turn or change direction while walking
**Impaired ability to turn or change direction while walking


== Differential Diagnosis ==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Dementia DDX}}
{{Dementia DDX}}
{{Movement disorder DDX}}


==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
*Consider [[mini mental status exam]]
*Consider [[mini mental status exam]]


== Treatment ==
==Management==
''Initiation of or modifications in medications should be made in conjunction with neurologist''
*Dopamine agonists
*Dopamine agonists
**Levodopa and Carbidopa (peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor) = gold standard
**[[Levodopa]] and [[carbidopa]] (peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor) = gold standard
**pramipexole (Mirapex)<br>ropinirole (Requip)
**[[Pramipexole]] (Mirapex)
*Anticholenergics
**Ropinirole (Requip)
**Benztropine - caution in acute psychosis
*[[Anticholinergics]]
**[[Benztropine]] - caution in acute psychosis
*Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - blocks DA reuptake  
*Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - blocks DA reuptake  
**selegiline (Eldepryl)  
**Selegiline (Eldepryl)  
**rasagiline (Azilect)
**Rasagiline (Azilect)
*Agents for psychotic symptoms, hallucinations
*Agents for [[psychosis|psychotic symptoms]], [[hallucinations]]
**Rivastigmine
**Pimavanserin (Nuplazaid) - serotonin inverse agonist (not anti-dopamine), FDA approved in 2016<ref>FDA approves first drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease. April 29, 2016. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm498442.htm.</ref>
**Citalopram in depressed patients
**Avoid antidopaminergic drugs if possible (expect worsening motor symptoms), but commonly used agents:
**Avoid antidopaminergic drugs if possible, but frequently used atypical antipsychotics include:
***[[Olanzapine]]
**Olanzapine
***[[Quetiapine]]
**Quetiapine
**Others:
**Expect worsening motor symptoms
***Rivastigmine
**Pimavanserin (Nuplazaid) - serotonin inverse agonist (not anti-dopamine), FDA approved in 2016
***[[Citalopram]] in depressed patients


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Usually treated as outpatient
*Usually treated as outpatient
*Admit according to presentation


==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 13:45, 14 November 2020

Background

  • Extrapyramidal movement disorder associated with reduced dopaminergic receptors in substantia nigra
  • Most common presentations to the ED[1]:
    • Infectious ~32%
    • Trauma ~28%
    • Cardiovascular ~15%
    • Cerebrovascular ~12%
    • GI ~7%
    • Electrolyte abnormalities 6%

Clinical Features

TRAP mnemonic

  • Tremor (resting)
    • Initially is unilateral tremor of upper extremity, especially finger and thumb ("pill rolling")
    • Dissipates when intentional movement is performed
  • Rigidity (cogwheel)
    • Elicited by causing passive movement of limb through full range of motion
  • Akinesia
    • Slowness of voluntary movement
  • Posture/equilibrium impairment
    • Impaired ability to turn or change direction while walking

Differential Diagnosis

Dementia

Movement Disorders and Other Abnormal Contractions

Evaluation

Management

Initiation of or modifications in medications should be made in conjunction with neurologist

  • Dopamine agonists
  • Anticholinergics
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - blocks DA reuptake
    • Selegiline (Eldepryl)
    • Rasagiline (Azilect)
  • Agents for psychotic symptoms, hallucinations
    • Pimavanserin (Nuplazaid) - serotonin inverse agonist (not anti-dopamine), FDA approved in 2016[2]
    • Avoid antidopaminergic drugs if possible (expect worsening motor symptoms), but commonly used agents:
    • Others:

Disposition

  • Usually treated as outpatient
  • Admit according to presentation

See Also

References

  1. Guneysel O et al. Parkinson’s disease and the frequent reasons for emergency admission. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2008 Aug; 4(4): 711–714.
  2. FDA approves first drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease. April 29, 2016. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm498442.htm.