Alzheimer Disease Agents

Donepezil

Used to improve memory and thinking in all Alzheimer’s stages.

What is the brand name for donepezil?

Aricept

What are the two dosage forms of donepezil?

Tablets, orally disintegrating tablets

What is the classification of donepezil?

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Galantamine

Used to improve memory and thinking in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

What is the brand name for galantamine?

Razadyne

What are the three dosage forms of galantamine?

Tablets, extended-release tablets, solution

What is the classification of galantamine?

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Rivastigmine

Used to improve memory and thinking in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

What is the brand name for rivastigmine?

Exelon

What are the three dosage forms of rivastigmine?

Capsules, solution, patch

What is the classification of rivastigmine?

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Memantine

Used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease.

What is the brand name for memantine?

Namenda

What are the two dosage forms of memantine?

Tablets, oral solution

Can memantine and donepezil be combined?

Yes

What is the combination of memantine and donepezil called?

Namzaric

What is the dosage form of the combination of memantine and donepezil?

Capsules

What is the classification of memantine?

NMDA receptor antagonists

What is the classification of the mix of memantine and donepezil?

NMDA receptor antagonists