Dementia Flashcards
1
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Altzheimer drug treatments
A
Donepezil, rivastigmine, memamtine, galantamine
2
Q
Donepezil
A
Cholinesterase inhibitor
Side effects: hepatic toxicity, diarrhea, abdominal cramps
3
Q
Rivastigmine
A
Cholinesterase inhibitor
Side effects: GI disturbances during dose, hepatic toxicity
4
Q
Memantine
A
NMDA- receptor antagonist
Side effects: dizziness, headache, confusion
5
Q
Galantamine
A
Cholinesterase inhibitor
Side effects: Gi, weight loss