chemotherapeutic drugs (general)
cisplatin
levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)
benztropine
baclofen
pyridostigmine
doxorubicin
bromocriptine
infliximab
interferon
associated with cardiac toxicity
initially provides effective management of Parkinson’s symptoms
common side effects include N/V and myelosuppression
specific drug that causes increased risk of serious infection
increased risk of nephrotoxicity
administer in divided doses 45 minutes before meals
sedation, dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation are common side effects
sleepiness, impaired coordination, impaired perception of time/space
flu-like illness with headache, fever, chills, N/V/D, fatigue, myalgia
change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension
