Cognitives

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  • Acetycholinesterase Inhibitors: e.g. donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine
    • Indication: AD and other types of dementia
  • NMDA receptor antagonists
    • Memantine
  • (Selegiline)
    • MAO-B inhibitor for parkinsons disease


Other neuroprotective drugs[edit | edit source]

  • Gingko biloba (over the counter drug, cave: drug interaction with warfarin -> more bleeding), vitamin E
  • Piracetam
    • GABA derivative → increases glucose metabolism
    • spasmolytic effect on blood vessels and reduces blood viscosity → increased blood flow to the brain
  • Pyrintol
    • a form of B6, enhances local blood flow to the brain