Donep 5 MG Tablet

Donep 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 number 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.

Donep 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.

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Loss Of Appetite

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Trouble Sleeping

• Muscle Cramps

• Dizziness

• Frequent Urination

• Headache

• Weight Loss

• Joint Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 7 to 8 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken to reach peak concentration is 3 to 4 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Donep 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Alzepil 5 MG Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Donecept 5 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Donep Odt 5 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Dopezil 5 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Nozil 5 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

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

Donepezil is cholinesterase inhibitors. It works by increasing the cholinergic function by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine through reversible inhibition of its hydrolysis by acetylcholinesterase.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Carvedilol, Oxcarbazepine, and Tramadol.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Bradycardia and Lung disease.

• Ques : What is Donep 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Donep Tablet is a medication which has Donepezil as an active ingredient. This medicine performs its action by increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain. Donep tablet is used to treat conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.

• Ques : What are the uses of Donep 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Donep Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Donep tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Donep 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Donep tablet which is as follows: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Insomnia, Fatigue, Muscle cramps, and Anorexia. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this tablet.

• Ques : Does Donep 5 MG Tablet work?

  Ans : Donep Tablet does work, but its effectiveness can be different based on individual response. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Donep 5 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Donep Tablet is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients. There are numerous elements to consider such as, salt interactions, precautions to be taken care of, time is taken by the salt to performs its action, etc.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Donep 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Donep Tablet. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Hypersensitivity to donepezil hydrochloride or to piperidine derivatives.

• Ques : Is Donep 5 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of Donep Tablet during pregnancy.

• Ques : Will Donep 5 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Donep Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Insomnia, Fatigue, Muscle cramps, and Anorexia. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

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