indirect- acting cholinesterase inhibitors
what is the prototype for this class?
donepezil
what is the medication for this class?
memantine
Prototype is?
levodopa/carbidopa
atropine, benztropine mesylate, diphenhydramine and trihexyphenidyl are these types of medications. they oppose the effects of acetylcholine at receptor sites, and this helps restore what?
chemical balance in the area
what is the goal for this medication?
improve ADLS, improve behavior and cognition
this medication is indicated for what stage of AD?
moderate to severe
This medication is used for what type of parkinsons?
what is idiopathic and secondary PD
benztropine is used for treatment of which type of PD
idiopathic and drug induced Parkinson's
this medication may delay or slow progression of AD by how long?
a few months
This medication will block the NMDA receptors which reduces the abnormally high levels of this seen in the progression of AD.
glutamate
the MOA of this medication is that it is taken up by these nerves to be converted to dopamine, what are these nerves called?
dopaminergic nerves
The MOA: blocks these receptors in the brain, what are the receptor called
Ach
The MOA: reversibly blocks this
acetylcholinesterase
Due to dizziness, headache and constipation for adverse effects. what education about diet would you provide?
increase fluids and fiber
when taking this medication, what drugs/food interactions need to be avoided or followed?
dopamine antagonists, iron slats, and high protein meals(decreased actions of levodopa), MAOI's(hypertensive crisis)
due to CNS effects caution should be used in which age of patients?
older adults
When this medication will be discontinued, patients need to know that it should be what?
tapered
this medication can be given to help with the involuntary movements, tremors, twitching, what is this medication?
amantadine
patients need to know that symptoms will be decreased after how many days of therapy
2-3 days