Uses of Aricep 5mg Tablet
Aricep 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Alzheimer's Disease
Side effects of Aricep 5mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Aricep 5mg Tablet are - Allergic Reaction, Sweating, Headache, Abnormal ECG, Chest Pain, Edema, Heart Failure, Abdominal Pain, Anorexia, Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Aricep 5mg Tablet
Do not use Aricep 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to - Donepezil
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Aricep 5mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Aricep 5mg Tablet
Aricep 5mg Tablet contains - Donepezil
Donepezil works by slowing the breakdown of a neurotransmitter in the brain called acetylcholine, Neurotransmitters are stored in nerve cells in the brain and nervous system, and are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells, Donepezil increases the level of acetylcholine in the brain.
Overdose of Aricep 5mg Tablet
The dosage of Aricep 5mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Aricep 5mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Aricep 5mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Aricep 5mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Aricep 5mg Tablet
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
anticholinergics: Possibly interference with activity of these drugs.
carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin: Increased donepezil elimination rate.
cholinergic agonists, neuromuscular blockers: Possibly synergistic effects of these drugs.
ketoconazole, quinidine: Inhibited donepezil metabolism.
NSAIDs: Possibly increased gastric acid secretion and increased risk of GI bleeding.
