Which of the following antiparkinsonian drugs directly activates dopaminergic D2 receptors in the striatum?
(Ref: KDT 6/e p419, 420) Directly acting D2 receptor agonists can be Ergot derivatives e.g. bromocriptine and pergolid Non-ergot compounds e.g. pramipexole and ropinirole
Pramipexole
Entacapone
Benserazide
Selegiline
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