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.