Dementia Flashcards

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Altzheimer drug treatments

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Donepezil, rivastigmine, memamtine, galantamine

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Donepezil

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

Side effects: hepatic toxicity, diarrhea, abdominal cramps

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Rivastigmine

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

Side effects: GI disturbances during dose, hepatic toxicity

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Memantine

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NMDA- receptor antagonist

Side effects: dizziness, headache, confusion

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Galantamine

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

Side effects: Gi, weight loss

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