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Characteristics of an Ideal Drug for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Year: 2000

Type: article

Abstract: When an ideal drug for any medical condition is sought, both its efficacy and safety need to be examined. For the treatment of the complex of symptoms that constitute the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), much of the literature has focused on antipsychotic agents, including both types of D2 blockers: the conventional neuroleptics and the newer atypical agents. Fewer studies have investigated other medications, such as anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, betablockers, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and cholinergics.

Source: International Psychogeriatrics

DOI: 10.1017/s1041610200007067

Authors: Dilip V. Jeste, Jonathan P. Lacro

Institutions: University of California San Diego, VA San Diego Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500