CLINICAL REVIEW ARTICLES IN PHYSIO PHARMACOLOGY VOLUME II

Alzheimers disease is a neuro degenerative disorder. Medications namely done penile, galantamine and rivastigmine increase the levels of acetyl choline, a neurotransmitter that plays a critical role particularly in memory and learning. By stopping the enzymes that break down acetyl choline, these drugs increase communication between nerve cells in the brain. NMDA receptor antagonist that is meantime is also used in the treatment of Alzheimers disease.