There are currently two classes of medications for Alzheimer’s. The conventional class, discussed here, is characterized by taking pills. The newer class of antibody treatment is characterized by infusions. Antibody infusion treatments are not covered in this video.
| Pills for Alzheimer’s | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| 1. Drugs for Early to Midstage Alzheimer’s | |
| Aricept® | donepezil |
| Exelon® | rivastigmine |
| Remynil or Razadyne® | galantamine |
| 2. Drugs for Moderate to Severe Stage | |
| Namenda® or Ebixa® | memantine |
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