title: [Memantine in treatment of Alzheimer's disease: 20 years of clinical use].
abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease with progressive course which leads to severe dementia. The author considers the issues of pathogenesis and diagnosis of AD. The efficacy and safety of memantine are analyzed in depth. Recommendations for clinicians on the use of memantine in patients with AD are presented.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Research Center, Moscow, Russia.
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Gavrilova