Drug treatment in dementia / Roy W. Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, Roy W., FRCP

Contributor:

Esther K. and Maxwell Sillman Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dementia--drug therapy.

Alzheimer Disease--drug therapy.

Dementia--diagnosis.

Dementia--Chemotherapy.

Dementia.

Chemotherapy.

Medical Subjects:

Dementia--drug therapy.

Alzheimer Disease--drug therapy.

Dementia--diagnosis.

Physical Description:

xiii, 125 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, 2000.

Summary:

This timely book reviews the current status of drug treatments in dementia, both in practice and in research. The book starts with a brief overview of the dementia syndrome and guidance on making the diagnosis. It then focuses on treatment. Chapters on measuring the effects and cost effectiveness of anti-dementia drugs are included.-- Guides the healthcare professional in understanding anti-dementia drug's effects and side effects.-- Contains information on choosing the most suitable drug for the patient, knowing how to use drugs in combination, and assessment of drug's effects.

Contents:

1 The dementia syndrome 1

2 Making the diagnosis 11

3 Assessing the benefits of drug treatment in dementia 21

4 Antidementia drugs 37

5 Treatment of behavioural and psychological aspects of dementia 75

6 Treatment of other medical problems in dementia 87

7 General treatment considerations 95

8 Cost-effectiveness considerations 103

9 The future 111.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Esther K. and Maxwell Sillman Fund.

ISBN:

0632054921

OCLC:

42660273