Alzheimers Articles A-Z
Causes of dementia include conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Binswanger's disease. This eMedTV resource discusses other potential dementia causes, such as alcohol abuse, brain cancer, and Huntington's disease.
Poisoning, infection, and certain conditions can lead to childhood dementia. This eMedTV segment covers possible causes of dementia in childhood, such as Niemann-Pick disease, Batten disease, and other conditions.
Cognex is a medication that can be prescribed to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV Web page offers general dosing information for Cognex, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
No studies have been conducted on whether Cognex passes through breast milk. This eMedTV resource contains more information on Cognex and breastfeeding, and explains why it is unlikely that a breastfeeding woman would use this medication.
At this time, it is not known whether Cognex is safe for use during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV library includes more information about Cognex and pregnancy, and explains why it is unlikely that pregnant women would need to use this drug.
The maximum recommended Cognex dosage for Alzheimer's treatment is 40 mg four times daily. As this eMedTV segment explains, the usual starting Cognex dose is 10 mg four times a day, but your doctor may gradually increase your dosage as needed.
Cimetidine, theophylline, and NSAIDS could potentially cause Cognex drug interactions. This part of the eMedTV site offers a more detailed list of drugs that may interact with Cognex and describes the potential effects of these negative interactions.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the medication Cognex. Information includes side effects, warnings, precautions, possible drug interactions, and uses.
Slow heart rate, muscle weakness, and vomiting may result from a Cognex overdose. This portion of the eMedTV Web site explains what treatment options are available for an overdose and lists other symptoms that may occur with an overdose of Cognex.
Common Cognex side effects may include dizziness, constipation, and muscle pain. This page on the eMedTV site also lists rare but possible side effects of Cognex, as well as potentially serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
Cognex is used for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource discusses Cognex uses in more detail, including information on whether the drug is used "off-label" for other purposes.
Cognex Warnings and Precautions
Many people who take Cognex experience an increase in liver enzymes. This eMedTV segment lists other problems or side effects that may occur with Cognex. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included in this article.
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that may affect thought, memory, personality, and behavior. This eMedTV article explains dementia in detail, including information about Alzheimer's disease and other conditions that cause dementia symptoms.
In many cases involving dementia, care and supervision needs to be provided around the clock. This eMedTV Web page takes a look at practical and emotional aspects of dementia care, and provides tips for making the home safe for people with dementia.
Doctors making dementia diagnosis often begin with a review of the patient's history and a physical exam. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at both of these aspects of diagnosing dementia and provides a list of tests used in the process.
Dementia prevention may involve keeping blood pressure and cholesterol at healthy levels. This eMedTV article discusses factors that may help to prevent dementia, such as formal education, mental stimulation, and taking certain medications.
Some of the dementia research now under way includes work on a vaccine that may help prevent dementia. This eMedTV resource takes a detailed look at various research studies being conducted to better understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent dementia.
Examples of risk factors for dementia include having high cholesterol, smoking, and having diabetes. This eMedTV segment discusses dementia risk factors, including information about how genetics may affect the risk for some types of dementia.