Pergolidum [Inn-Latin]
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Analogs
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Chemical_Formula
C19H26N2S
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/pergol.htm
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fda sheet
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
314.489 g/mol
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Melting Point
207.5 oC
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H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
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State
Solid
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LogP
4.02
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
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Indication
Indicated as adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in the management of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Pharmacology
Pergolide is an ergot derivative dopamine receptor agonist at both D1 and D2 receptor sites. Pergolide is 10 to 1,000 times more potent than bromocriptine on a milligram per milligram basis in various in vitro and in vivo test systems. Pergolide mesylate inhibits the secretion of prolactin in humans; it causes a transient rise in serum concentrations of growth hormone and a decrease in serum concentrations of luteinizing hormone. In Parkinson’s disease, pergolide mesylate is believed to exert its therapeutic effect by directly stimulating postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the nigrostriatal system.
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Absorption
Significant amount may be absorbed (evidence on bioavailability still lacking).
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side effects and Toxicity
Oral, rat LD50: 15 mg/kg. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, convulsions, decreased blood pressure, and CNS stimulation.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals