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These medications are generally well-
people with Alzheimer's disease and
tolerated; however, some people may have
related dementias. We are also deeply
adverse reactions to the drugs. It is important
concerned with providing support to those
that the prescribing doctor be aware of the
who care for persons with dementia.
person's medical history, current medications,
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Some possible side effects of cholinesterase
quality life for the person with Alzheimer's
inhibitors include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
disease or related dementia.
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fatigue, cramps, weight loss, decreased
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Some possible side effects of Namenda®
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include headache, constipation, confusion,
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dizziness and diarrhea. Side effects typically
increase with dosage, but decline over time
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A guide to medications
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Since Namzaric™ is a combination of
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Namenda® extended-release and donepezil,
there may be side effects from both drugs.
Namzaric™ (memantine and
Which drug is
Pfizer Inc. and Allergan plc
The cholinesterase inhibitors are similar in
many respects. However, each type has slight
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How they work, how they
differences in composition and mechanisms
that may make one more suitable for an
are administered, common
individual than another.
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side-effects, and more
from cholinesterase inhibitors, the two types of
drugs can be prescribed in combination.
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Namzaric™ may be beneficial as a once-a-
day medication for people who are already
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tolerant of both drugs.
Namenda® works differently than the
How do these
How are they
lzheimer's disease (AD)
cholinesterase inhibitors and is known as
damages nerve cells in the
medications
an NMDA receptor antagonist. It is FDA-
brain, causing a progressive
approved to treat moderate to severe
Aricept® (donepezil) is a tablet
decline in cognitive functioning. This
Alzheimer's disease symptoms.
administered once daily. Generally, the initial
decline is characterized by problems
Aricept®, Exelon®, and Razadyne®
It appears to work by regulating the activity of
dose is 5 mg a day. If well tolerated, the
of memory and reasoning as well as
are drugs known as cholinesterase inhibitors
glutamate. Excess glutamate leads to death of
dose is usually increased to 10 mg a day.
personality and behavioral changes.
and are approved to treat mild to moderate
brain cells.
It is available as a dissolving tablet. After at
There is currently no cure for the
symptoms of AD. Aricept® has also been
least three months on the 10 mg tablet, a
disease, but there are drugs available
approved to treat severe AD.
Namenda® has been approved to
23 mg time-release tablet is available.
to help control the symptoms of mild to
Each acts in a different way to delay the
be prescribed in conjunction with a
cholinesterase inhibitor.
breakdown of acetylcholine, a chemical
as a capsule, liquid or skin patch. The oral
In some people, these drug treatments
neurotransmitter in the brain that facilitates
Namzaric™ is a combination of extended-
communication among nerve cells and
medication is typically started at 1.5 mg
may enhance memory and cognitive
release memantine and donepezil.
is important for memory, judgment and
twice daily with food. The therapeutic goal
ability or slow down the rate of
other thought processes. AD is associated
is to increase the dosage gradually to reach
Generic equivalents of many of these
cognitive decline. This can help the
with inadequate levels of this important
6 to 12 mg a day. The skin patch is a small
medications are available. Consult with your
person function at a higher level for
neurotransmitter. Maintaining levels of
adhesive patch applied to the back, chest
physician or pharmacist to learn more.
a longer time—potentially improving
acetylcholine may help to compensate for the
or upper arm. Because it delivers a small,
quality of life and reducing the amount
loss of functioning brain cells associated with
steady dose through the skin, it may produce
of assistance needed from others.
the disease.
fewer side effects. It is replaced once a day.
Five prescription medications
Acetylcholine levels are also reduced in
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
persons with some other types of dementia.
or liquid administered twice daily with food.
Administration (FDA) for treatment of
Cholinesterase inhibitors may be prescribed
Some medications may help control mood
The initial dose is usually 4 mg twice a day.
AD are commonly prescribed:
for these diseases as well.
and behavioral symptoms of AD such
If well tolerated, it is slowly increased up to
as sleeplessness, agitation, anxiety and
24 mg a day. It is also available as a once-a-
• Aricept® (donepezil)
depression, and should be discussed with the
day, extended-release capsule.
• Exelon® (rivastigmine)
person's doctor if these symptoms cannot be
Namenda® (memantine) is a tablet or
managed sufficiently in other ways.
• Razadyne® (galantamine)
liquid. The initial dose is 5 mg per day, and
• Namenda® (memantine)
The prescribing physician should be kept
may be slowly increased to 10 mg twice a
aware of all medications a person is taking,
day if kidney functions are good. It is also
• Namzaric™ (memantine
including herbal and over-the-counter
available as a once-a-day, extended-release
extended-release and
medications, as well as alcohol and caffeine.
Exelon® has also been approved by
This brochure is provided as a guide
release and donepezil) is available as a
the FDA for the treatment of mild to
only and not intented to be used for
once-a-day capsule in two dosage strengths,
moderate Parkinson's disease dementia
treatment purposes. It is important
14/10 mg (memantine extended release/
to work closely with an experienced
donepezil) and 28/10 mg for people
physician in determining the best
already stable on these doses.
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