Donepezil Tablets
The product is designed to target cognitive symptoms associated with neurodegenerative conditions.
Strengths: 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Aricept
- Therapeutic class
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
Piperidine derivative
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to donepezil; hypersensitivity to piperidine derivatives
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
muscle cramps; fatigue; anorexia
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Eisai
- Onset Time
4–6 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
ketoconazole; quinidine; beta blockers
- Age restrictions
Used primarily in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not applicable. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease; monitor for bradycardia; caution in patients with history of ulcers
Serious side effects
bradycardia — requires immediate medical attention; syncope — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
The product is designed to target cognitive symptoms associated with neurodegenerative conditions.
Mechanism of action
Donepezil is a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that enhances cholinergic transmission in the brain, thereby helping to improve cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's-type dementia.
Donepezil Tablets
The product is designed to target cognitive symptoms associated with neurodegenerative conditions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Donepezil
- Listed indication(s): Alzheimer’s Disease
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 5 mg1149-5-mg-13584
- 90 tablets - 10 mg1149-10-mg-13588