pergolide

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Etymology

From p(ropyl) +‎ -erg- (ergot alkaloid derivative) +‎ -golide (ergoline derivative).

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pergolide (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
    • 2007 January 4, Denise Grady, “Studies Find Harm in 2 Parkinson’s Drugs”, in New York Times[1]:
      The drugs are pergolide, sold as Permax, and cabergoline, sold as Dostinex.

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