Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine (review) and memantine for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (2) 2007 addendum

Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine (review) and memantine for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (2) 2007 addendum

18 June 2007
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
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Source: National Guidelines Clearinghouse

DISEASE/CONDITION(S)

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD)
GUIDELINE CATEGORY
  • Assessment of Therapeutic Effectiveness
  • Management
  • Treatment
CLINICAL SPECIALTY
  • Family Practice
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry
INTENDED USERS
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians
GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)
  • To provide an update review of the best quality evidence for the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine for mild to moderately-severe Alzheimer's disease (AD)
  • To provide a review of the best quality evidence for the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of memantine for moderately-severe to severe AD

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