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Donepezil hydrochloride (donepezil HCI) is and inhibitor used to treat and improve cognition in patients with vascular dementia and Alzhemimer's. Donepezil HCI is most commonly used with Alzheimer's patients. But it is also, used with patients with vascular dementia. This medication is most beneficial for those with mild to moderate vascular dementia, but it is also helpful for those with severe dementia. Donepezil HCI has a positive impact on the flow of blood in the brain, thereby assisting with concentration and memory deficits. This drug can cause possible side effects appetite loss, diarrhea, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeping disturbance, hallucinations and vomiting.
Vascular Dementia (VaD) is due to a loss in the brain function; behavioral, comprehension, intellectual impairment, judgment, language, memory, mental functions, motor symptoms, reasoning, thinking, and they can also develop exaggerated neurological symptoms, such as exaggerated balance issues causing swaying and falling, arm or leg reflexes, and exaggerated steps when attempting to walk.
Vascular dementia impairment is the second most common disorder and similar to Alzheimer's disease. But its impairment can come on more suddenly than Alzheimer's, however it can also come on slowly; this disorder comes on quickly, it is progressive, with worsening cognitive functions and memory. The cause is due to the reduced flow of blood inside the brain, generally due to a mini-stroke, stroke, or a series of strokes. The extent of VaD varies depending on the part of the brain affect due to lack of blood flow. There are times when a person with VaD can experience extended period with no noticeable changes in their symptoms.
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Which of the following has reliably been shown to produce clinically significant improvements in the cognitive function of patients with mild to moderate dementia?
donepezil
How do you pronounce donepezil?
dough-NEP-e-zil
What drugs are used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
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).
When did the drug Aricept go generic The generic drug is named donepezil?
The FDA approved Aripcept (Donepezil) for generic sale in 2009.
What herbal remedy has been used to improve dementia?
As of 2003, the FDA had approved four prescription medications for treatment of Alzheimer's. Tacrine, donepezil, riviastigmine, and galantamine are cholinesterase inhibitors that enhance memory.
What is the difference between dementia and senility?
Senility is an old word for dementia. Only old people can be senile, but anyone can have dementia from brain damage.
What can Dementia cause?
We do not know what causes dementia, we only know that it becomes more common as people age.
Illness starting with D?
* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia
How can information about personality and life history be used to support individuals to live well with dementia?
explain how information about personality and life history can be used to support an individual to live well with dementia
How does models of dementia care view the person with dementia?
how does models of dementia care view the person with dementia
What exists for experimental treatment for dementia?
There is encouraging research that nootropics can be used to treat dementia. Nootropics are branch of vitamins that target brain health and chemical stability.
Is dementia a noun?
Dementia is a noun
