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Which of the following is a relatively cerebroselective anticholinesterase found to afford symptomatic improvement in Alzheimer&;s disease

A
Donepezil
B
Pyridostigmine
C
Pyritinol
D
Gemfibrozil
High-Yield Explanation
Rivastigmine:- This lipophilic relatively cere-broselective ChE inhibitor has been introduced for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Donepezil:- Another centrally acting anti-AChE that has produced cognitive and behavioral improvement in AD. It is long-acting and suitable for once daily administration. Galantamine:- This natural alkaloid inhibitor of cerebral AChE has in addition weak agonistic action on nicotinic receptors. It is being used to afford symptomatic relief in AD. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-108

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