Dementia Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 agents used to treat severe Alzheimer Disease? What are their subclass?
A
Donepezil- AChE inhibitor
Memantine- Partial antagonist of NMDA receptor
2
Q
What are the 4 agents used to treat mild to moderate AD? SEs?
A
Tacrine, Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine
SE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping