Alzheimer's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drugs would you use in AD?
A
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
NMDA inhibitor
2
Q
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors?
A
Donepezil (Aricept)
Rivastigmine (Exelon)
Galantamine
3
Q
Side Effects of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors?
A
SLUDGE Bradycardia QTc prolongation Weight Loss Insomnia
4
Q
NMDA inhibitor?
A
Memantine (Namenda)