Donepezil (Aricept) Flashcards
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Description
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Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor
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Actions
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Indirectly stimulates both nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors
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Indications
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Alzheimers associated dementia
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Toxicity
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GI upset
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Other facts
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Crosses the BBB, 100% bioavailability
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Other drugs used for Dementia: (2)
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- Rivastigmine (Exelon) - reversible cholinesterase inhibitor patch form - reduces GI upset
- Galantamine - Nn agonist and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor