Pergolide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Permax
Category- Antidyskinetic (dopamine agonist)
DescriptionPergolide
(PER-go-lide) belongs
to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. It is used with levodopa
or with carbidopa and levodopa combination to treat people who have Parkinson's
disease. It works by stimulating certain parts of the central nervous system
(CNS) that are involved in this disease.
Pergolide is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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