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| Title | Description | Content type | Date* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erratum: Memantine (Ebixa) for dementia in moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease | Correction of erroneous previously published dose for Memantine (Ebixa) | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | 2008-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Risperidone (Risperdal) for behavioural disturbances in dementia | Reviews use of risperidone for behavioural symptoms in dementia and discusses underlying factors and non-drug interventions. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2005-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Galantamine (Reminyl) prolonged-release capsules for dementia in Alzheimer's disease | Reviews use of galantamine prolonged-release capsules for dementia in Alzheimer's disease, including comparison with immediate-release preparation and long-term therapeutic effect. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2004-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Rivastigmine (Exelon) patch PBS listed for Alzheimer’s disease | Rivastigmine transdermal patches (Exelon) were PBS listed for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease on 1 July 2008. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Memantine (Ebixa) for moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease | Information on use of memantine for Alzheimer’s disease | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Cholinesterase inhibitors: change in authority requirements for cognitive testing | A change in the authority requirements for the cholinesterase inhibitors means the same cognitive test used in the initial treatment authority application must be used in requests for continued treatment. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | 2007-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 54: Caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease | Joseph, a 75-year-old retired engineer complained of memory loss several months ago and was referred to a psychogeriatrician | Professional activity - Case study | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Symptoms of dementia | Drugs used to treat dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, and when to stop treatment. Includes problems with anticholinergic drugs. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | 2008-09-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 54 report: Caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease | Joseph, a 75-year-old retired engineer complained of memory loss several months ago and was referred to a psychogeriatrician | Professional activity - Case study report | 2008-11-01 00:00:00 |
| New Alzheimer's drugs | Reviews evidence on efficacy of donepezil and rivastigmine in Alzheimer's disease, including side effects, and on managing behavioural disturbances in dementia using complementary medicine. Includes case study. | Professional publication - NPS News | 2001-06-01 00:00:00 |
| Polypharmacy | Looks at ceasing medications and adverse effects of drugs. What is polypharmacy? Steps for managing polypharmacy in elderly patients. Case study. | Professional publication - NPS News | 2000-12-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Prescribing Practice Review 26: Drug use in the elderly | Information on the principles of good prescribing in the elderly, including advice on managing sleep or behavioural disturbances using both non-drug and drug therapy interventions. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | 2004-07-09 00:00:00 |
| NPS Prescribing Practice Review 26: Drug use in the elderly | Information on the principles of good prescribing in the elderly, including advice on managing sleep or behavioural disturbances using both non-drug and drug therapy interventions. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | 2004-07-09 00:00:00 |
Useful information from Australian Prescriber
| Content type | Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Prescriber - Article | 2002-04-01 00:00:00 | Anaesthesia and perioperative care for elderly surgical patients |
| Australian Prescriber - Article | 2001-04-01 00:00:00 | Late-life depression: what can be done? |
Date published: 2009-09-20 00:00:00
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