Table 2 Below table contains some drugs used in the management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) [123]
From: Targeting the molecular web of Alzheimer’s disease: unveiling pathways for effective pharmacotherapy
Drug name | Dosage | Side effects |
|---|---|---|
Donepezil (Aricept) | 5–10 mg PO qHs | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
Tacrine | 20–40 mg PO qid | Nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, hepatotoxicity |
Galantamine (Remini) | 8–12 mg PO bid | Nausea, fatigue, diarrhea |
Rivastigmine (Exelon) | 2–6 mg PO bid | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lowered blood pressure, loss of appetite |
Aducanumab | 1 mg/kg IV infusion for 4 Weeks | Allergic reactions—skin rash, swelling of face, lips and tongue Diarrhea |