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Donepezil

Donepezil (Aricept) is a cholinesterase inhibitor used for cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This listing includes single-ingredient Aricept tablets and Donamem, which contains donepezil with memantine.

Aricept

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia

5mg · 10mg

Donepezil tablets for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It works by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain, but it does not stop the underlying disease.

From$1.25/ tabletView

Donamem

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia

5mg

Donepezil and memantine tablets for Alzheimer's disease. They target two different processes in the illness.

From$0.43/ tabletView

Key points

  • Cognitive symptoms: Donepezil can support memory, attention and day-to-day function, though it does not stop the underlying disease from progressing.
  • Serious concerns: Slow heartbeat, fainting and gastrointestinal bleeding are highlighted in medicine information.
  • Tablet strengths: Aricept is listed in 5 mg and 10 mg, while Donamem is listed at 5 mg.

Brands and forms in this catalogue

Both entries are tablets in the Neurology category. Aricept contains donepezil alone, while Donamem combines donepezil with memantine in the same tablet.

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