Is memantine + acetylcholinesterase inhibitor treatment superior to either therapy alone in Alzheimer's disease?

J Alzheimers Dis. 2014;41(2):641-2. doi: 10.3233/JAD-140016.

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in the elderly. Currently, there is no established standard treatment for this disease; therefore, the treatment of Alzheimer's disease will be a major challenge for physicians in the next decade in order to ameliorate quality of life of patients and reduce the costs for the communities.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / drug therapy*
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memantine / administration & dosage*
  • Nootropic Agents / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Nootropic Agents
  • Memantine