Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
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Overview
Dementia is a decline in cognitive function affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause. Medications like donepezil and memantine can help manage symptoms but do not cure the underlying disease.
Drug classes used to treat dementia & alzheimer's disease
- NMDA Receptor Antagonists — Medications that block N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in the brain, which are involved in glutamate neurotransmis...
Medications for dementia & alzheimer's disease
- Memantine (Namenda, Namenda XR)