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 14 Approved Drugs for Dementia
Memantine
Brand Names
Aricept, Donepezil, Namenda, Namzaric, Adlarity
Memantine
Brand Names
Aricept, Donepezil, Namenda, Namzaric, Adlarity
Form: Patch, Tablet, Kit, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral, Transdermal
FDA approval date: November 25, 1996
Classification: Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Donepezil hydrochloride 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. Donepezil hydrochloride 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
Rivastigmine Transdermal, Exelon
Rivastigmine
Brand Names
Rivastigmine Transdermal, Exelon
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 )
Lecanemab
Brand Names
Leqembi, Lecanemab AUTOINJECTOR
Lecanemab
Brand Names
Leqembi, Lecanemab AUTOINJECTOR
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Intravenous
FDA approval date: January 06, 2023
Classification: Amyloid Beta-directed Antibody
LEQEMBI is indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment with LEQEMBI should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of disease, the population in which treatment was initiated in clinical trials. LEQEMBI is an amyloid beta-directed antibody indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment with LEQEMBI should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of disease, the population in which treatment was initiated in clinical trials. ( 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.
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