Product Description

Donep 10mg helps treat the symptoms of dementia (which includes increasing memory loss, confusion and behavioural changes) in people diagnosed as having mild and moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil is the main active ingredient present in Donep 10 mg. It is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, most used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. It ameliorates some symptoms by improving cognition and behavior. The medicine is FDA approved for use in mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease, and it is a well-tolerated drug in patients. This medicine does not cure Alzheimer’s disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function.   

How To Use

Donep is available in the form of a tablet. For treating mild to moderate dementia, the recommended dose is 10mg once daily. Swallow the tablet, do not crush or chew the tablets. The tablet strength may change depending on the length of time you have been taking medicine and what your doctor recommends. Always take Donep tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. Speak to your doctor if you are not sure about the correct usage of dementia. In general, food will not influence the effect of this Alzheimer’s medicine. Do not make changes yourself without your doctor’s advice. Your doctor may advise you to quit alcohol as it may reduce its effect. Talk to your doctor before taking Donepezil tablets if you have stomach ulcers, seizures, liver problems, hepatitis, and abnormal movements of the tongue, face, or body.

Precautions

Donep is not recommended for use in children and adolescents younger than 18 years of age. Swallow the pill with a glass of water before you go to bed at night.

Tell your doctor if you are using any other medicines. These include medicines that your doctor has prescribed to you or the one you purchased over the counter. These medicines may weaken or strengthen the effects of Donepezil. Tell your doctor about other Alzheimer’s disease medicines, anticholinergics, antibiotics, antifungal drugs, anti-depressants, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), painkillers, and medications for heart conditions. Your doctor should know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or think you may get pregnant.

Alzheimer’s disease may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery, and you must not perform activities that need you to alert unless your doctor tells you that it is safe to do so.

Side Effects

You must tell your doctor immediately if you notice serious side effects such as seizures, stomach or duodenal ulcers, bleeding in the stomach or intestines. Common side effects of the medicine include tiredness, the common cold, agitation, dizziness, rash, itching, difficulty in sleeping, muscle cramp, pain, passing urine uncontrollably, aggressive behaviour, hallucinations, loss of appetite etc. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor. If you have surgery requiring a general anaesthetic, you should inform your doctor that you are Donep 10 mg.