Alzheimer Disease Therapy Flashcards
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Donepezil (Aricept)
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MOA: Cholinesterase inhibitor; rare: hepatic toxicity, common: diarrhea and abdominal cramps
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Rivastigmine (Exelon)
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MOA: Cholinesterase inhibitor; Gi disturbances during dose adjustment, rare: hepatic toxicity
3
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Memantine (Namenda)
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MOA: NMDA-receptor antagonist; dizziness, headache, confusion
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Galantamine (Razadyne)
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MOA: Cholinesterase inhibitor; GI side effects, weight loss