Donep 5mg Tablet (Donepezil)

Donep 5mg Tablet is Prescribed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It should be used in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

Memory loss problem happens in Alzheimer disease because of disruption occur in signal transmission in the brain. Donep 5mg tablet is a cholinesterase inhibitor. This tablet works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in the transmission of nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking.

Use this drug in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Don’t chew, crush or break it. Donep 5mg Tablet may be taken with food or without food, but it is better to use it at a fixed time.

Missed Dose

Use the missed dosage as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dosage, skip the missed dose. Don’t double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the specialist in case of an overdose.

• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Trouble sleeping
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Join pain
• Frequent urination
• Headache
• Weight loss
• Unusual bleeding

General Instructions/Warning

Take Donep tablet at the same time every day. Do not use in larger amounts than advised. Consult the Specialist if you experience any adverse effects. Dno’ t take this tablet if you have any gastrointestinal disease and lung diseases.

When Not to Use?

Allergy

Not recommended in patients with known hypersensitivity to Donep Tablet.

General warnings

Gastrointestinal bleeding

This drug is known to increase gastric acid secretion and may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Inform the specialist if you have any symptoms of blood in stools and burning stomach. An alternative drug should be considered based on the clinical situation.

Seizures

This drug is known to cause generalized convulsions. Any symptoms of seizures should be informed to the doctor.

Pediatric use

The efficacy and safety have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This drug is not recommended for pregnant lady unless necessary. The risks and benefits could be discussed with the specialist before taking this medication.

Breastfeeding

Don’t know about whether this medication is excreted in breast milk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding lady unless necessary. The benefits and risks could be discussed with the specialist before taking this medicine.

What is donepezil hydrochloride/what is donepezil hydrochloride used for/ what does donepezil hydrochloride do?

Donepezil hydrochloride belongs to a group of medication called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and is used to treat the symptoms of dementia (which includes increasing memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes) in people diagnosed as having mild and moderately severe Alzheimer's disease.

Does Donep Hcl work?

Donep hydrochloride does work,but its effectiveness can be different based on individual response.