Chapter 4 BNF (Dementia) Flashcards
What are the cognitive symptoms of dementia ?
Memory Loss, difficulty thinking, language orientation
What are the risks with Donepizil ?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Especially with antipsychotics
What’s the risk with Galantamine?
Steven Johnson’s syndrome (rash)
What are the cholinergic Side effects?
Diarrhoea Urinations Muscle issues Bronchospasm Bradycardia Emesis Lacrimation Salivation
Opposite to antimuscarinics
Why are antipsychotics not generally prescribed for non cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Risk of stroke
What are the non cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Aggression extreme violence extreme agitation
How is extreme violence aggression and agitation treated in Alzheimer’s?
Oral benzodiazepines or Antipsychotic
How is dementia with Lewy bodies treated?
Rivastigmine (parkinsons )
Why is Donepizil given at night?
risk of syncope which leads to fainting