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Tacrine |
Class: 1st gen cholinesterase inhibitor |
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Donepezil |
Class: 2nd gen cholinesterase inhibitor Use: Alzheimer's dementia, also Dementia in Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia PK: metabolized by CYP2D6 and 3A4 Adverse effects: insomnia, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, bradycardia, weight loss, hypersensitivity. exacerbate PUD, respiratory disease, urinary tract obstruction, and seizure disorder. |
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Rivastagmine |
Class: 2nd gen cholinesterase inhibitor PK: patch Use: approved for dementia with Parkinson's Adverse effects: increased excretion with nicotine |
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Galantamine |
Class: 2nd gen cholinesterase inhibitor |
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Scopolamine |
Class: muscarinic antagonist |
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Atropine |
Class: muscarinic antagonist |
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Diphenhydramine |
Class: muscarinic antagonist |
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Mementamine |
Class: NMDA modulator Use: moderate to severe AD Adverse effects: hypertension, dizziness, confusion, headache, diarrhea, hypersensitivity. |
