December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017

Drugs for dementia

Drugs for dementia RIVASTIGMINE: Indications: mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer's disease or in Parkinson's disease. Contraindications: breast-feeding. Dose and Administration: Initially 1.5 mg twice daily, increased in steps of 1.5 mg twice daily at intervals of at least 2 weeks according to response and tolerance; usual range 3–6 mg twice daily; max. 6 mg twice daily. MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE: Indications: moderate to severe dementia in Alzheimer’s disease. Contraindications: breast-feeding. Dose and Administration: Initially 5 mg in the morning, increased in steps of 5 mg at weekly intervals, up to max. 10 mg twice daily; doses over 5 mg given in 2 divided doses.
December 4, 2017

Drugs used in Parkinsonism and related Disorders

In idiopathic Parkinson's disease, the progressive degeneration of pigmented neurones in the substantia nigra leads to a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. The resulting neurochemical imbalance in the basal ganglia causes the characteristic signs and symptoms of the illness. Drug therapy does not prevent disease progression, but it improves most patients' quality of life. Treatment is usually not started until symptoms cause significant disruption of daily activities.
Drugs used in Parkinsonism and related Disorders
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