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Missed doses of PD meds can impair patients’ swallow, increase their risk of aspiration, render them immobile and prone to falls and fractures, and – at worst – lead to Neuroleptic Malignant-Like Syndrome, which can lead to coma and death
There are several dose conversion calculators here pdmedcalc.co.uk and parkinsonscalculator.com
Name | Starting Dose | Frequency | Route |
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Rotigotine Patch | Start dose is 2 mg/24 hrs. Usual dose is 4-6 mg/24 hrs | OD | Patch. More than one patch can be used at a time |
Rotigotine Patch | Advanced PD 8 mg/24hrs Max 16 mg | OD | Patch. More than one patch can be used at a time |