Drugs for Alzheimer's Disease Flashcards

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Problem:
- destruction of cholinergic neuron
- protein misfolding β-amyloid

A

Alzheimer’s Disease

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DOC Alzheimer’s Disease

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Cholinesterase Blockers (Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine)

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3
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Decrease the amount of Aβ

A

aducanumAB

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4
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Management of emotional lability

A

Dextromethorphan (NMDA Receptor Blocker)

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