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Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a cause of dementia, a group of symptoms that can affect memory, thinking and other mental abilities. It changes brain function over time and may present differently as it develops.

Aricept

Donepezil

5mg · 10mg

Donepezil tablets for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It works by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain, but it does not stop the underlying disease.

From$1.25/ tabletView

Namenda

Memantine

5mg · 10mg

Memantine tablets for Alzheimer's disease. It regulates a brain chemical that causes damage when overactive.

From$0.55/ tabletView

Galantamine Tablets

Galantamine

4mg · 8mg

Galantamine tablets for Alzheimer's disease. It helps keep acetylcholine levels up, which supports memory and thinking in a brain that is losing it.

From$1.29/ tabletView

Donamem

Donepezil, Memantine

5mg

Donepezil and memantine tablets for Alzheimer's disease. They target two different processes in the illness.

From$0.43/ tabletView

Key points

  • Progression can unfold over many years, with symptoms becoming more severe.
  • Early changes may include forgetting recent conversations or the names of objects and places.
  • Later symptoms can include confusion, getting lost in familiar places, and difficulty making plans or decisions.

Medicines listed for Alzheimer’s Disease

The listed products contain donepezil and galantamine, which are cholinesterase inhibitors, and memantine, an NMDA receptor antagonist. These medicine classes are used for symptom management in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including changes affecting memory. Read about Donepezil and Memantine.

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