Cholinesterase inhibitors |
Donepezil | Aricept (1996), generics available | Mild to moderate disease (5–10 mg), moderate to severe disease (10–23 mg) | Tablets, disintegrating tablets |
Rivastigmine | Exelon (2000), generics available | Mild to moderate disease | Tablets, oral solution, transdermal patch |
Galantamine | Razadyne (2001), generics available | Mild to moderate disease | Immediate-release tablets, oral solution, extended-release tablets |
N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonist |
Memantine | Namenda (2003), generics available | Moderate to severe disease | Tablets, oral solution |
Combination drug |
Donepezil + memantine | Namzaric (2014), generics available | Moderate to severe disease | Extended-release capsules |