Aricept
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.
This listing uses Aricept as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aricept vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aricept details
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease · Dementia
- Alternative names
- donepezil
- Therapeutic class
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Cholinesterase Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- vascular dementia
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to donepezil; hypersensitivity to piperidine derivatives
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- muscle cramps; fatigue; anorexia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eisai
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; Ketoconazole; Quinidine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
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.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, leading to increased levels of acetylcholine available in synapses within the central nervous system.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Aricept is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Donepezil, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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