Drug Treatment: Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in use Measuring benefits of therapy Efficacy of anticholinesterases in severe Alzheimer's disease Add‐on therapy Head‐to‐head studies Predictors of response When and how should a cholinesterase inhibitor be trialled in severe dementia? Future developments References Introduction Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in use Measuring benefits of therapy Efficacy of anticholinesterases in severe Alzheimer's disease Add‐on therapy Head‐to‐head studies Predictors of response When and how should a cholinesterase inhibitor be trialled in severe dementia? Future developments References