Which drug class helps protect neurons from excitotoxic damage in Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: NMDA receptor antagonists
NMDA receptor antagonists such as memantine reduce excessive glutamate activity. This helps prevent neuronal damage caused by excitotoxicity.
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