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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA
Dementia is a clinical syndrome characterized by impairment of multiple higher cortical functions that include memory, orientation, thinking, comprehension, calculation, capacity for learning, language, judgment,  executive function and visuo-spatial function. It is usually accompanied or preceded by deterioration in emotional control, social behavior or motivation.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Sporadic cases usually present after >60 year while familial types are rare and present in <60 year of age (early-onset dementia).
Short-term memory loss is the most common early symptom. Other spheres of cognitive impairment manifest after several years.
Drug Information

Indication: Patients w/ moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

Indication: Mild, moderate & severe Alzheimer's dementia.

Indication: Mild to moderately severe dementia of the Alzheimer type.

Indication: Mild, moderate & severe Alzheimer's dementia.

Indication: Cerebral circulatory insufficiency & its functional manifestation (memory loss, decrease in intellectual c...

Indication: Symptomatic treatment of chronic disturbances of cerebral activity in dementia eg, impaired memory, lack of co...

Indication: Traditionally used to improve blood circulation.

Indication: Mild to moderately severe dementia associated w/ Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease & severe dementia asso...

Indication: Traditionally used to improve blood circulation.

Indication: Daily dietary supplement for improvement of blood circulation.

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