Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine after its release from the presynapse
In 2016, the global burden of dementia was estimated to be 43
USES: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease
AChE is a serine hydrolase mainly found at neuromuscular junctions and cholinergic brain synapses
Donepezil is a medication that treats symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease like memory loss and confusion
The sponsor is seeking the approval of ARICEPT 23-mg tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type
Aricept Oral Solution - Clinical Pharmacology Current theories on the pathogenesis of the cognitive signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease attribute some
ARICEPT® (donepezil hydrochloride) is a reversible inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, known chemically as (±)-2,3-dihydro-5,6-dimethoxy-2- [ [1-
However, it can improve thinking ability in some patients
These Some people may experience mild to serious side effects during Aricept treatment
In clinical trials, these digestive side effects became more common at higher doses Aricept comes as Aricept film-coated tablets in dosage strengths of 5mg, 10mg, and 23mg, and as Aricept Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT; 5mg and 10mg)
The starting dosage is the same for both mild to moderate and moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
Who can and cannot take it
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
Aricept is used to treat mild, moderate and severe Alzheimer's disease, also called dementia of the Alzheimer's type
Urinary tract blockage or difficult urination—Donepezil may make these conditions worse
Donepezil is prescribed for people who have dementia which is associated with Alzheimer's disease
, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting; dizziness, sleeplessness/fatigue, and urinary incontinence also have been reported
The strength, in mg (5), is debossed on one side and ARICEPT is debossed on the other side
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It had been launched a year earlier in the US where clinicians had already had experience of tacrine (THA)
Strength (s): 23MG [ AB] Note: No generic formulation of the following product is available
donepezil + quinidine (CYP2D6 inhibitor) contraindicated: combo may incr
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