Dementia Flashcards

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What are 2 agents used to treat severe Alzheimer Disease? What are their subclass?

A

Donepezil- AChE inhibitor

Memantine- Partial antagonist of NMDA receptor

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What are the 4 agents used to treat mild to moderate AD? SEs?

A

Tacrine, Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine

SE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping

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