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Donepezil (Aricept) Flashcards

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Description

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Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor

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Actions

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Indirectly stimulates both nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

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Indications

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Alzheimers associated dementia

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Toxicity

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GI upset

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Other facts

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Crosses the BBB, 100% bioavailability

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Other drugs used for Dementia: (2)

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  1. Rivastigmine (Exelon) - reversible cholinesterase inhibitor patch form - reduces GI upset
  2. Galantamine - Nn agonist and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
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