Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Cholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine, work by preventing the enzyme acetylcholinesterase from breaking down acetylcholine in the brain.
Cholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine, work by preventing the enzyme acetylcholinesterase from breaking down acetylcholine in the brain.
By increasing acetylcholine levels, these drugs enhance communication between nerve cells and may help temporarily alleviate or stabilize dementia symptoms.
Common Medications
Memantine works by protecting brain cells from the harmful effects of glutamate, a chemical that facilitates communication between nerve cells.
Common Medications
- Donepezil (Brand name: Aricept)
- Rivastigmine (Brand name: Exelon)
- Galantamine (Brand name: Razadyne)
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Muscle cramps
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
Memantine works by protecting brain cells from the harmful effects of glutamate, a chemical that facilitates communication between nerve cells.
Excessive glutamate release, caused by Alzheimer’s-related brain damage, can harm nerve cells.
Common Medication
Common Medication
- Memantine (Brand name: Namenda)
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Raised blood pressure
- Constipation