Which of the following agents is effective in the treatment of Parkinson's?
- penicillin
- amantadine
- erythromycin
- acyclovir
- cephalexin
Answer: B
Amantadine
Amantadine (Symmetrel) is effective (somewhat). It is also used in treating Influenza A. Another choice is selegiline, and levodopa/carbidopa. The other antibiotics listed here are not useful in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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