Drugs used in Parkinsonism and related Disorders
December 4, 2017Antibacterial drugs
December 7, 2017RIVASTIGMINE:
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.
