Aricept
Donepezil tablets for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It works by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain, but it does not stop the underlying disease.
Aricept details
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease · Dementia
- Alternative names
- donepezil
- Therapeutic class
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Cholinesterase Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- vascular dementia
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to donepezil; hypersensitivity to piperidine derivatives
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- muscle cramps; fatigue; anorexia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Eisai
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; Ketoconazole; Quinidine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Donepezil tablets for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It works by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain, but it does not stop the underlying disease.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, leading to increased levels of acetylcholine available in synapses within the central nervous system.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Aricept names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Donepezil at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.