title: Transitory procaine-induced Parkinsonism.
abstract: A case of prolonged, though reversible procaine-induced Parkinsonism treated with l-dopa and trihexyphenidyl (Artane-Sustets) is reported. A pathophysiological explanation is discussed on the basis of recent theories concerning the transmitter systems of the basal ganglia.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004295:Dihydroxyphenylalanine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D010302:Parkinson Disease, Secondary / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011343:Procaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014282:Trihexyphenidyl / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D011343:Procaine; D004295:Dihydroxyphenylalanine; D014282:Trihexyphenidyl