Which drug used in Alzheimer disease is available as a transdermal patch formulation?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine can be administered as a transdermal patch. This formulation helps maintain steady drug levels and may reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
Keep practicing
More Alzheimer Disease Drugs questions
- Which pathological feature is commonly associated with Alzheimer disease?
- Which drug used in Alzheimer disease works by reducing glutamate-mediated neurotoxicity?
- Which stage of Alzheimer disease is most commonly treated with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?
- Which gastrointestinal side effect is frequently associated with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?
- Which drug may be combined with donepezil in moderate to severe Alzheimer disease?
- Which enzyme is inhibited by donepezil in the treatment of Alzheimer disease?