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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors help to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter which functions suboptimally in dementia of the Alzheimer's type (Aricept and others). Also, NMDA receptor antagonists help to promote excitatory neurotransmitter function (Namenda).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe only two drugs approved for AD, tacrine hydrochloride (Cognex) and donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept)
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