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rivastigmine tartrate
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Exelon
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For mild-moderate dementia of disease. Cholinesterase inhibitor. Tab or liqu. Give with food. Dizziness common SE. Monitor wt wkly.
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galantamine
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Reminyl
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For mild-moderate stages of disease. Renamed Razadyne in 2005.
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donepezil HCl
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Aricept
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For all stages of disease. Cholinesterase inhibitor. Give just prior to going to bed. Monitor for S&S of GI ulceration/bleeding. Monitor pts w/asthma or COPD. Monitor for bradycardia in pts w/conduction abnormalities.
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memantine HCl
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Namenda
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For moderate to severe stages of disease. May cause drowsiness, dizziness or fainting or increased B/P.
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galantamine
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Razadyne
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For mild-moderate stages of disease. Monitor wt wkly. Monitor EKG/BP periodically.
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tacrine
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Cognex
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Approved in 1993 but rarely prescribed today because of associated side effects, including possible liver damage.
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tocopherol
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Vitamin E
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Antioxidant
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