Medications for Alzheimer's disease are designed to alleviate symptoms and slow its progression. Cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine are frequently prescribed to enhance nerve cell communication and preserve cognitive function. Another class of drugs, memantine, regulates glutamate activity, crucial for memory and learning processes. While these medications don't cure Alzheimer's, they can help manage symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes, potentially improving patients' quality of life. Due to varying responses and possible side effects, careful monitoring and adjustments are necessary. Ongoing research aims to develop new treatments that could alter the disease's course or provide more effective relief for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Nazneen N Dewji
Cenna Biosciences Inc, United States
Jun Hua
Johns Hopkins University , United States
Jonathan Eskenazi
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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