Date of Revision: 150 Signet Drive January 17, 2023 Weston, Ontario M9L 1T9 Donepezil Hydrochloride Product Monograph Page 7 of 43 In two of the clinical trials there was a higher rate of mortality among patients treated with donepezil hydrochloride, during double-blind treatment; this result was statistically significant for one of these two trials
It is taken by mouth or via a transdermal patch
Donepezil hydrochloride, a piperidine derivative, is a centrally acting, rapid, and reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor primarily utilized for treating Alzheimer disease
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
However, it can improve thinking ability in some patients
The remaining 19 included studies were reported after 2001
Keep taking this medicine (donepezil tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well
Find out how donepezil treats dementia, and how to take it
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
In animal studies, developmental toxicity was not observed when donepezil was administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis, but administration to rats during latter part of pregnancy and throughout lactation resulted in increased stillbirths Donepezil's most common side effects are gastrointestinal, i
The risk is higher in people taking the maximum dose of donepezil (Aricept) (23 mg)
Maintenance dose: 10 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on an initial dose of 5 mg once a day for 4 to 6 weeks
Low body weight (below 50 kilograms or 110 pounds)—Higher blood levels of donepezil may result and increase the chance of side effects
It is available as round, film-coated tablets each containing donepezil hydrochloride 5 or 10 mg
NDA 21-270
It is more popular than comparable drugs
It works by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain
Do not take other medicines unless they increase in sexual desire or performance
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Do not use this medicine if the pouch seal is broken, or if the patch is cut, damaged, or changed in any way
However, it can improve thinking ability in some patients
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug
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Any known hypersensitivity to donepezil hydrochloride, piperidine derivatives, or to any of the excipients is a contraindication for Donepezil tablets
Alzheimer disease is associated with a cholinergic deficiency in the cerebral cortex, and the increase in concentration of acetylcholine with Donepezil hydrochloride is the most widely prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease (AD)
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease
Do not use if the pouch that holds this drug is torn, open, or not sealed all the way
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It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, aware
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DEFINITION Donepezil Hydrochloride contains NLT 98
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Molecular Formula: C24H29NO3
APO-DONEPEZIL Tablets Product Monograph Page 1 of 46 PRODUCT MONOGRAPH Pr APO-DONEPEZIL Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg (as
It works by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain
Wash your hands before and after use
These The average difference in scores between the groups assigned to continue donepezil and the groups assigned to discontinue donepezil was 2
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The most common side effects of donepezil are diarrhoea, headaches and feeling sick (nausea)
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There are 474 drugs known to interact with donepezil, along with 8 disease interactions
Maintenance dose: 23 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on a dose of 10 mg once a day for at least 3 months
Generic donepezil is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
This medicine is available in 2 different strengths and patch sizes
One post-hoc analysis reported an inverse Donepezil hydrochloride USP is available for oral administration in film-coated tablets containing 5 and 10 mg of donepezil hydrochloride USP
6% Taking an overdose of this medicine may cause convulsions (seizures) or serious effects on your heart and your breathing
NICE decisions For donepezil hydrochloride
Keep taking this medicine (donepezil tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well
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