A 55yr old man with dementia was given a natural alkaloid. Which of the following could it be-
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Galantamine Galantamine: o It is a natural alkaloid which selectively inhibits cerebral acetylcholinesterase and has some direct agonistic action on nicotinic receptors as well. o It has produced cognitive and behavioral benefits in Alzheimer's disease
Tacrine
Donepezil
Galantamine
Rivastigmine
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