Alzeihmers Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Donepezil
A
AchE inhibitor, light to mild form of AD
2
Q
Rivastigmine
A
AchE inhibitor
Light to mild form of AD
3
Q
Galantamine
A
AchE inhibitor, light to mild form of AD
4
Q
Memantine
A
NMDA antagonist
Mild to severe form of AD
NDMA= N METHYL D ASPARTATE
5
Q
Explain amyloid beta hypothesis
A
6
Q
Explain cholinergic hypothesis
A
7
Q
Explain glutamate hypothesis
A
Nmda antagonists= a glutamate receptor antagonist