Alzheimer's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
A
Donepezil (Aricept)
2
Q
what do Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors do?
A
stop the break down of acetylcholine
3
Q
Cholinesterase Inhibitor adverse affects
A
Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache, syncope, bradycardia, muscle weakness, salivation, sweating
4
Q
what does Memantine (Namenda) do?
A
blocks the excitatory effect of glutamate on the brain to preserve the lives of neurons.
5
Q
Adverse effects of Memantine
A
constipation, confusion, dizziness, headache, hallucinations, coughing, hypertension.
