Abstract
For patients with cognitive dysfunction, the appropriate use of neurotransmitter specific medication may permit independent living. This article examines a variety of tranquilizers, stimulants, and enhancers of cognition and evaluates which may be most effective given their side effect profiles.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anti-Anxiety Agents / therapeutic use
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
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Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use*
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Clinical Trials as Topic
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Cognition Disorders / drug therapy*
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Female
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
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Male
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Tranquilizing Agents / therapeutic use*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Central Nervous System Stimulants
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Tranquilizing Agents