Donecept 5 Tablet (Donepezil 5mg)

Donecept 5 Tablet

Donecept 5 MG Tablet, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is used to treat a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, communicate, think clearly, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality in people who have Alzheimer’s disease. It improves mental function by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain. However, it does not cure Alzheimer’s disease completely. Possible side effects of this medicine include loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhoea or muscle cramping.

Certain conditions may require you to be extra careful while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have these conditions :

Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Are taking any other prescribed or over the counter medicines.
Are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances.
A history of certain heart problems, stomach or bowel problems, liver or kidney problems, lung or breathing problems, muscle problems, low thyroid hormone levels, or urinary blockage.
Brain lesions or tumours, a recent head injury, or a history of seizures
Have Parkinson disease or metabolism problems
Donecept 5 MG Tablet comes as a tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food, in the evening just before bedtime. Your doctor may prescribe to you a low dose initially to decrease the risk of side effects and gradually increase your dose after 4 to 6 weeks. Your doctor may increase your dose again 3 or more months later. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

Use

Alzheimer’s Disease

Donecept 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease which is a progressive brain disorder characterized by memory loss and difficulty in thinking.

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Side effects

Diarrhoea

Loss Of Appetite

Nausea Or Vomiting

Trouble Sleeping

Muscle Cramps

Dizziness

Frequent Urination

Headache

Weight Loss

Unusual Bleeding

Joint Pain

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.