The following drug combination should not be used in
parkinsonism:
A. Levodopa + anticholinergics
B. Levodopa + amantadine
C. Bromocriptine + levodopa
D. Amantadine + anticholinergics

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Amantadine + anticholinergics

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