Donecept 5mg tablet

Name: Donecept 5mg
Brand: Atco
SKU: ATCDON1083
Price: 259 PKR
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Brand: Atco

Prescription Required

Alzheimer's Disease Other CNS Drugs

Donecept 5mg tablet is composed of Donepezil

Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Primary Uses

Alzheimers Disease

Indications

This medicine is taken through the mouth. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. This medicine is not recommended for children.

Side Effects

Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safe alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

Lactation

The effects of this medicine in lactating females are unknown.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions

Following are the precautions: Heart patients must observe caution. You may also feel drowsy after taking this medicine therefore avoid doing work requiring alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine

Contraindications

neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion), cardiac issues, asthma, stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding of the stomach or intestines, blockage of the urinary bladder, rhabdomyolysis (a condition with muscle tissue breakdown), seizures, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disorder)

FAQS

What are the uses of Donepezil?

This medication is used for treatment of dementia (confusion) associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It does not cure the disease but helps improve memory and ability to perform daily tasks.

How to store Donepezil?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What are the precautions for taking Donepezil?

• Heart patients must be cautious • You may feel drowsy after taking this medicine therefore avoid doing work requiring alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine

Does Donepezil have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine in lactating females are unknown.

When should I take Donepezil?

It is recommended to take Donepezil at night, as it may slow down heartbeat and cause fainting.

Does Donepezil improve memory?

Yes, it may help improve memory.

What are the side effects of using this medicine?

You may experience drowsiness, weight loss, and general weakness.

How to use this medicine?

This medicine is mostly taken through the mouth as advised by the doctor. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.

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