Dr Roshan Gunathilake | Lake Macquarie Geriatrics Blog
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In this blog, Dr. Gunathilake will try to share what he knows about managing common geriatric problems that affect older adults. Dr. Roshan Gunathilake is a Newcastle-based specialist Geriatrician and General Physician with a special interest in the care of acutely unwell older persons, cognitive disorders such as dementia and delirium, falls, and perioperative medicine.
Dr Roshan Gunathilake | Lake Macquarie Geriatrics Blog
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Probably the most commonly prescribed medications for Alzheimer’s dementia in Australia are cholinesterase inhibitors. They work by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger important for learning and memory. In the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease, there are lower levels of acetylcholine, a chemical which usually helps to send messages between nerve cells. There are three cholinesterase inhibitors approved for use in Australia for mild to moderate dementia: donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon) and galantamine (Razadyne). All three are available in the tab ..read more