Pergolide mesylate salt

Описание

Pergolide mesylate is a potent, long-acting dopamine agonist useful in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and hyperprolactinemia, Compared with lergotrile, pergolide mesylate has shown less toxicity and lower propensity for inducing psychosis.

Химические свойства

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Использование

A dopaminergic agonist that also decrease plasma prolactin concentrations. An antiparkinsonian agent

Определение

ChEBI: A methanesulfonate salt obtained from pergolide by mixing eqimolar amount of pergolide and methanesulfonic acid. A dopamine D2 receptor agonist which also has D1 and D2 agonist properties, it i used in the management of Parkinson's disease, although it was withdrawn from the U.S. and Canadian markets in 2007 due to an increased risk of cardiac valve dysfunction.