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4 Central nervous system

PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIANS - Guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control

 

04-11 Drugs for dementia
For initiation by specialists experienced in the management of dementia
Donepezil
Formulary
  • Tablets
  • Orodispersible 10mg tablets sugar free (pack of 28)
Link  ESCA: BSSE APC - Donepezil
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Donepezil for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Link  NICE NG97: Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers
Link  NICE TA217: Alzheimers disease

Shared care agreement View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Galantamine
Formulary
  • Tablets
  • M/R capsules
  • Oral solution
Link  ESCA: BSSE APC - Galantamine
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Galantamine for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Link  NICE NG97: Dementia: assessment, management and support for peop-le living with dementia and their carers
Link  NICE TA217: Alzheimers disease

Shared care agreement View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Memantine
Formulary
  • Tablets
Link  ESCA: BSSE APC - Memantine
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Memantine for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Link  NICE NG97: Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers
Link  NICE TA217: Alzheimers disease

Shared care agreement View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Rivastigmine
Formulary
  • Capsules
  • Patches - preferred brand is Alzest®
Link  ESCA: BSSE APC - Rivastigmine
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Rivastigmine for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Link  NICE NG97: Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers
Link  NICE TA217: Alzheimers disease

Shared care agreement View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF