Rozzini L, Ghianda D, Trabucchi M, Padovani A
We present a case of a prolonged post-ECT delirium lasting approximately 3 weeks in which donepezil, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, was used and was successful in shortening the duration of post-ECT delirium
There are newer studies in which donepezil has shown beneficial results in the post
A case of prolonged post-ECT delirium wherein the patient was unresponsive to antipsychotics but dramatically responsive to the preventive use of acetylcholine
Donepezil improves outcomes during critical illness in patients with dementia
In addition to psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, delirium may
Traditionally, a fusion of local aristocratic families and
Donepezil (Aricept, Adlarity) is a prescription medication used to treat Alzheimer’s-related dementia
The elimination half life of donepezil is about 70 hours, and the mean apparent plasma clearance (Cl/F) is 0
4%) in the placebo group and 22 of 113 (19
Donepezil is an inexpensive drug used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease
The average difference in scores between the groups assigned to continue donepezil and the groups assigned to discontinue donepezil was 2
It usually takes at least a month for donepezil to start working, but it can take longer for some people
Donepezil hydrochloride tablet can help with mental function and with doing daily tasks
Delirium and agitation are commonly encountered after administration of Aricept (donepezil) is a prescription drug used to treat dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease
These are known class effects of cholinergic therapies, and often occur primarily at the beginning of treatment
At the end of a 24-week study of patients treated with donepezil 10 mg/kg or placebo, donepezil-treated patients had significantly smaller mean decreases in total (P<0
Manufacturer advises donepezil orodispersible tablet should be placed on the tongue, allowed to disperse, and swallowed
There are no adequate data on developmental risks associated with use in pregnant women
For example, during the pivotal trials of donepezil, patients randomized to donepezil 10 mg day −1 received donepezil 5 mg day −1 for the first 7 days and then 10 mg day −1 thereafter
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Urinary tract blockage or difficult urination—Donepezil may make these conditions worse
nosebleeds
There have been post-marketing reports of QTc interval prolongation and Torsade de Pointes (see sections 4
: a drug taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C24H29NO3·HCl to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease
Attempts have also been made to use donepezil to reduce delirium in patients with dementia [ 4 – 6 ]
These common side effects of donepezil happen to more than 1 in 100 people
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