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Medications for Dementia
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Dementia.
Found 13 Approved Drugs for Dementia
Memantine
Brand Names
Aricept, Donepezil, Namzaric
Memantine
Brand Names
Aricept, Donepezil, Namzaric
Form: Tablet, Kit, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: November 25, 1996
Classification: Cholinesterase Inhibitor
ARICEPT is indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease. ARICEPT is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s Disease ( 1 )
Rivastigmine
Brand Names
Exelon, Rivastigmine Transdermal
Rivastigmine
Brand Names
Exelon, Rivastigmine Transdermal
Form: Patch, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral, Transdermal
FDA approval date: July 06, 2007
Classification: Cholinesterase Inhibitor
EXELON PATCH is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor indicated for treatment of: Mild, moderate, and severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (AD).
Galantamine
Generic Name
Galantamine
Galantamine
Generic Name
Galantamine
Form: Tablet, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: February 06, 2009
Classification: Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Galantamine hydrobromide extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Galantamine hydrobromide is a cholinesterase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type ( 1 )
Amyvid
Generic Name
Florbetapir
Amyvid
Generic Name
Florbetapir
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intravenous
FDA approval date: June 01, 2012
Classification: Radioactive Diagnostic Agent
Amyvid is indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate β-amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline. A negative Amyvid scan indicates sparse to no neuritic plaques and is inconsistent with a neuropathological diagnosis of AD at the time of image acquisition; a negative scan result reduces the likelihood that a patient's cognitive impairment is due to AD. A positive Amyvid scan indicates moderate to frequent amyloid neuritic plaques; neuropathological examination has shown this amount of amyloid neuritic plaque is present in patients with AD, but may also be present in patients with other types of neurologic conditions as well as older people with normal cognition. Amyvid is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations. Amyvid is a radioactive diagnostic agent for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate β-amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline. A negative Amyvid scan indicates sparse to no neuritic plaques, and is inconsistent with a neuropathological diagnosis of AD at the time of image acquisition; a negative scan result reduces the likelihood that a patient's cognitive impairment is due to AD. A positive Amyvid scan indicates moderate to frequent amyloid neuritic plaques; neuropathological examination has shown this amount of amyloid neuritic plaque is present in patients with AD, but may also be present in patients with other types of neurologic conditions as well as older people with normal cognition. Amyvid is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations ( 1 ). Limitations of Use A positive Amyvid scan does not establish a diagnosis of AD or other cognitive disorder ( 1 ). Safety and effectiveness of Amyvid have not been established for: Predicting development of dementia or other neurologic condition; Monitoring responses to therapies ( 1 ). Limitations of Use: A positive Amyvid scan does not establish a diagnosis of AD or other cognitive disorder. Safety and effectiveness of Amyvid have not been established for: Predicting development of dementia or other neurologic condition; Monitoring responses to therapies.
Xenazine
Generic Name
Tetrabenazine
Xenazine
Generic Name
Tetrabenazine
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: November 24, 2008
Classification: Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 Inhibitor
XENAZINE is indicated for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington’s disease. XENAZINE is a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington’s disease. ( 1 )
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