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Aricept

donepezil

Manufacturer:

Eisai

Distributor:

The Glory Medicina
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DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Donepezil HCl
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of mild, moderate & severe Alzheimer's disease.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & elderly 5 mg in the evening, just prior to retiring. Dose can be increased to 10 mg following a 1-mth clinical assessment.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to donepezil HCl or piperidine derivatives.
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Special Precautions
Sick sinus syndrome, supraventricular cardiac conduction conditions, history of ulcer disease or concomitant intake of NSAIDs, history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
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Adverse Reactions
Diarrhoea, muscle cramps, fatigue, nausea, vomiting & insomnia. Common cold, anorexia, psychiatric & GI disorders, dizziness, syncope, rash, pruritus, urinary incontinence, headache, fatigue, pain, accident, wt loss.
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Drug Interactions
Anaesth, medications w/ anticholinergic activity, succinylcholine, other neuromuscular blockers or cholinergic agonists, CYP3A4 & CYP2D6 inhibitors, enzyme inducers, β-blockers.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Neurodegenerative Disease Drugs
ATC Classification
N06DA02 - donepezil ; Belongs to the class of anticholinesterases. Used in the management of dementia.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Aricept FC tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
28's
Form
Aricept FC tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
28's
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