Donep 10 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS707

USA Brand Name

Aricept

Strength

10mg

Generic Name

Donepezil

Manufacturer

Alkem Laboratories, India

## Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)

## What Is The Generic Name For Donep 10 Mg?

Donepezil is the generic version for Donep 10 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)?

Aricept

Donepezil

## About Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)

Donep 10 mg contains an active ingredient, Donepezil, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Parkinson’s disease. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Alkem Laboratories (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Donep 10 mg.

## Strength :

Donep 10 mg contains an active ingredient, Donepezil, 10 mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)?

Donep 10 mg is used in the treatment of:

Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease

## How Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil) Works?

Donep 10 mg is an antibiotic which has Donepezil, as an active ingredient. It basically works by increasing the levels of Acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals which further improves memory.

## Before You Use Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil):

Make sure that you are not allergic

Make sure that you do not have liver or kidney problems

Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)?

You should not drive after taking this tablet

You should avoid taking alcohol

Other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)?

You should not take Donep 10 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any allergy

Have severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Are Driving or Doing a Work which needs your alertness

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy To The Tablet

Have Asthma

Have Seizures/Epilepsy

Have any Heart Problem

Have any Kidney or Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Donep 10 mg contains an active ingredient, Donepezil, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Parkinson’s disease. It is available in various strengths and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can be judged by your doctor only.

Adults are advised to take Donep 10 mg at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. You may take it with or without a meal. It is not recommended for pediatric use.

## How Much Of The Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil) to Be Used?

Donep 10 mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Donep 10 mg.

## How To Take The Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)?

Donep 10 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)?

You are always advised to take Donep 10 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in a smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose?

You should try to take every dose of Donep 10 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Donep 10 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Donep 10 Mg (Donepezil)?

Nausea

Vomiting

Fatigue

Insomnia

Diarrhea

Muscle Cramps

Weight loss

Headache

Dizziness

Unusual Bleeding

Frequent Urination

Loss of Appetite

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Donep 10 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

Carvedilol

Oxcarbazepine

Tramadol

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

Bradycardia

Lung Disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Donep 10 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Bleeding Disorders and Lung Diseases

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Kidney and Heart Diseases

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

## Indications:

It should not be used in hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Lung Diseases.

It should be strictly avoided in pregnant/conceiving and breastfeeding Females

Donep 10 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage:

Store the Donep 10 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.