Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9015392 | Pharmacological Research | 2005 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
Mechanisms of neuroprotection, preclinical and clinical evidence for effectiveness of memantine have been provided. Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of memantine and other NMDA-receptor antagonists in comparison with currently approved drugs for dementia treatment have been discussed. The focus is on 'glutamate excitotoxicity' and glutamate receptors as drug target. Various other novel strategies for the treatment of dementia of neurodegenerative disorders have also been discussed.
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Authors
S.K. Sonkusare, C.L. Kaul, P. Ramarao,