Alzheimer's Disease
Definition: A progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterised by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several areas of the brain leading to loss of cognitive function such as memory and language.
The cause of nerve cell death is unknown but the cells are recognised by the appearance of unusual helical protein filaments in the nerve cells
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Alzheimer's Disease
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
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| Drug Name |
Reviews | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
donepezil systemic (Pro, More...) class: cholinesterase inhibitors | 2 Review(s) | Not rated - Be the first |
galantamine systemic (Pro, More...) class: cholinesterase inhibitors | 0 Review(s) | Not rated - Be the first |
memantine systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous central nervous system agents | 0 Review(s) | Not rated - Be the first |
rivastigmine systemic (Pro, More...) class: cholinesterase inhibitors | 0 Review(s) | Not rated - Be the first |
tacrine systemic (Pro, More...) class: cholinesterase inhibitors | 0 Review(s) | Not rated - Be the first |
vitamin e systemic (More...) class: vitamins | 0 Review(s) | Not rated - Be the first |
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