Physostigmine is avalaible in the salt form of Physostigmine hydrochloride and Physostigmine Salicylate. It is a parasympathomimetic and is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It is also used for the treatment of glaucoma.
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Memantine
Mematine is available in the salt form as a compound of Memantine hydrochloride.
Mechanism of Action:
Memantine is an N-methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist.
Uses:
It is used in the management of Alzheimer's disease.
Mechanism of Action:
Memantine is an N-methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist.
Uses:
It is used in the management of Alzheimer's disease.
Galantamine
It is available in the salt form of Galantamine Hydrobromide.
Action:
It is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor working additionally on acetylcholine receptor in this way it not only inhibits breakdown of acetylcholine but also results in its distribution.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and various memory impairments.
Action:
It is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor working additionally on acetylcholine receptor in this way it not only inhibits breakdown of acetylcholine but also results in its distribution.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and various memory impairments.
Donepezil
It is available in the salt form of Donepezil Hydrochloride.
Mechanism of Action:
It is a centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor resulting in an increased action of acetylcholine by inhibiting its break down by the cholinesterase enzyme.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Mechanism of Action:
It is a centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor resulting in an increased action of acetylcholine by inhibiting its break down by the cholinesterase enzyme.
Uses:
It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Trihexyphenidyl
Action:
It belongs to Anti-Muscarinic Class.
Uses:It is used in the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease.
It belongs to Anti-Muscarinic Class.
Uses:It is used in the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Tolcapone
Action:
It caused inhibition of the enzyme Catechol-O-Methyl-Transferase (COMT) which results in the degradation of the dopamine.
Uses:
Tolcapone is used alongwith levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
It caused inhibition of the enzyme Catechol-O-Methyl-Transferase (COMT) which results in the degradation of the dopamine.
Uses:
Tolcapone is used alongwith levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Selegiline
Mechanism of Action:
It selectively inhibits Monoamine Oxidase-B which causes the metabolism of dopamine and phenylethylamine.
Action:
It enhances and prolongs the Anti-Parkinsonian effects of levodopa but alone it is not of much benefit.
Uses:
It is used in the early stages of Parkinson's disease. It can also be used in Senile Dementia and depression.
It selectively inhibits Monoamine Oxidase-B which causes the metabolism of dopamine and phenylethylamine.
Action:
It enhances and prolongs the Anti-Parkinsonian effects of levodopa but alone it is not of much benefit.
Uses:
It is used in the early stages of Parkinson's disease. It can also be used in Senile Dementia and depression.
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