Alzheimers Flashcards
1
Q
cholinesterase inhibitors action
A
stops the break down of acetylcholine
2
Q
glutamate receptor antagonists action
A
blocks glutamate which is a stimulatory neurotransmitter which is thought to cause damage to neurons in high volumes
3
Q
do these drugs reverse the disease or slow
A
slow the disease
4
Q
main side effects of cholinesterase
A
Pro SLUD
5
Q
main side effects of antiglutamate
A
hallucinations, constipation
6
Q
what should you not do with cholinesterase
A
stop abruptly
you need to taper off to prevent symptoms from coming back stronger
7
Q
donepezil
A
cholinesterase
8
Q
memantine
A
anti glutamate
