Dementia
- Treat reversible contributors + support safety/function
- Cholinesterase inhibitor for Alzheimer-type disease
- Memantine for moderate–severe Alzheimer disease
- Vascular risk control matters in mixed/vascular disease
- Behavioral symptoms start with non-drug strategies
- Avoid drugs that worsen cognition/antimuscarinic burden
Use at a glance
- Treat reversible contributors + support safety/function
Treatment options
- Behavioral symptoms start with non-drug strategies
Practical pearls
- Cholinesterase inhibitor for Alzheimer-type disease
Other practical pearls
- Memantine for moderate–severe Alzheimer disease
Safety / pitfalls
- Vascular risk control matters in mixed/vascular disease
- Avoid drugs that worsen cognition/antimuscarinic burden
Self-check
- What comes first for dementia behavioral symptoms?
Non-drug strategies. - When is memantine used in Alzheimer disease?
Moderate–severe disease.
Drugs used for this (5)
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