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11/15/2009
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Tacrine
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Tacrine

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cholinesterase inhibitor

hepatotoxic
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Donepezil
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Donepezil

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cholinesterase inhibitor

s/e: + GI
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Rivastigmine
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Rivastigmine

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cholinesterase inhibitor--both acetyl and butyl

s/e:
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Galantamine
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Galantamine

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cholinesterase inhibitor AND central nicotinic acetylcholine agonist
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Memantine
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Memantine

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blocks excitotoxic glutamate

no sedation dizziness, headache, constipation, confusion
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Selegiline
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Selegiline
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inhibitor of MAO-B
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