Donep 5 mg
| SKU | 343 |
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| Generic For | Aricept |
| Strength | 5 mg |
| Active Ingredient | Donepezil |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.58 | US$ 17.50 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.43 | US$ 25.8026%US$ 35.00 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.43 | US$ 39.0026%US$ 52.50 | |||
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Donep 5mg is a prescription medication containing Donepezil Hydrochloride, a cholinesterase inhibitor widely used in the management of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It works by enhancing the levels of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine in the brain, which helps improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily activities.
Doctors often prescribe Donep 5 mg to patients experiencing mild to moderate dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease. While it does not cure Alzheimer’s, it can slow down the progression of symptoms, helping patients maintain better cognitive function for a longer period.
Each tablet of Donep 5 mg should be taken once daily, preferably at bedtime, with or without food, as directed by your physician. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage to achieve the best results and avoid side effects.
What is Donep 5mg used for?
Alzheimer is the most common form of dementia, a general term used for memory loss and loss of other intellectual abilities. Donep is postulated to exert its therapeutic effect by enhancing cholinergic function. This is accomplished by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine through reversible inhibition of its hydrolysis by acetylcholinesterase. If this proposed mechanism of action is correct, donepezil’s effect may lessen as the disease process advances and fewer cholinergic neurons remain functionally intact.
Donepezil, the main active ingredient of Donep 5 mg, is a centrally acting reversible acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor. Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase cortical acetylcholine. An early pathophysiological feature of Alzheimer's disease that is associated with memory loss and cognitive deficits is a deficiency of acetylcholine as a result of selective loss of cholinergic neurons in the cerebral cortex, nucleus basalis, and hippocampus. Donepezil is postulated to exert its therapeutic effect by enhancing cholinergic function. This is accomplished by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine through reversible inhibition of its hydrolysis by acetylcholinesterase. If this proposed mechanism of action is correct, donepezil's effect may lessen as the disease progresses and fewer cholinergic neurons remain functionally intact. There is no evidence that donepezil alters the course of the underlying dementing process.
What medicines interact with Donep?
It is important that you make known to your physician all the medications you use as there are several medicines which are found to interact with this drug which are as follows
- Acetaminophen
- Aplezin
- Budeprion
- Buproban
- Budeprion
- Forfivo
- Cinzip
- Contrave
- Tramadol
- Carbachol
- Bretylium
- Carphenazine
- Lacosamide
- Molindone
When should Donep should not be used?
You should not use Donep if you are
- Do not drive or use any machinery because using these tablets may have a minor or moderate effect on your ability to drive and using of machines. They may cause dizziness, so avoid driving and use of machines, while taking this drug
- Avoid alcohol while taking this drug
- Donepezil may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting).
- Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation.
- Avoid this drug if you are pregnant or a lactating mother.
What are the side effects of Donep 5mg?
The side effects of this drug include follows fatigue, vomiting, muscle cramps, weight loss, anorexia, and ecchymosis, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, nausea, trouble in sleeping, unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting, abnormal dreams, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness fainting, frequent urination, headache, joint pain, stiffness or swelling, mental depression, pain unusual bleeding or bruising weight loss .
Please consult your doctor before using Donep.
How long Donep should be used?
The medicine should be taken for as long as the doctor has recommended. It should be consumed orally. It is advised to use this medication exactly as per your doctor’s instructions.
Missed dose of Donep
If you miss one dose of Donep 5 mg, you should not attempt to double your next dose. Just do follow the regular dosing schedule.
How should Donep be stored ?
Donep should be stored at controlled room temperature away from heat, moisture and temperature and in an airtight container.
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