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. 2016 Dec 30;47(4):203–212.

Table 1. Standard pharmacological treatment for Alzheimer disease.

Drug Company of origen Action AD Patient status Efficacy
Donezepil Eisai AChI Mild to moderate Improve cog., beh., DL
Rivastigmine Novartis AChI Mild to moderate Improve cog., beh., DL
Galantamine Janssen AChI Mild to moderate Improve cog., beh., DL
Memantine Allergan NMDAR antagonist Moderate to severe Improve cog.

AChI: Acetylcholinestarase inhibitor; NMDAR: N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor;

Cog: Cognition; Beh: Behaviour: DL: Daily life activities