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Dementia

Dementia is a syndrome involving an ongoing decline in brain function. It can affect memory, thinking, language, feelings and behaviour, and is not a natural part of ageing.

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

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

  • Causes differ: Alzheimer’s disease is one cause of dementia, but not all dementia is Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Progression varies: Changes can develop gradually and may influence daily routines over time.
  • Individual needs matter: Care can differ according to the cause and the person’s circumstances.

Medicines listed for Dementia

In this catalogue, Aricept contains Donepezil, while Donamem contains Donepezil and Memantine. These medicines relate to memory and other cognitive symptoms of dementia.

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