Donepezil Flashcards
1
Q
what is Donepezil?
A
A Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
2
Q
what sets donepezil apart from the other anticholinesterase agents
A
is structurally unrelated to other anticholinesterase agents
3
Q
what is donepezil relatively specific to
A
brain acetylcholinesterase
4
Q
what is the mode of action of Donepezil?
A
the reversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, leading to an increase in acetylcholine at cholinergic synapses, enhancing cholinergic function.
5
Q
what is Donepezil used to treat and what has it been used to treat
A
Donepezil is used to treat Dementia now, though has been used for Alzheimer’s disease
