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Active ingredient
Donepezil hydrochloride
Brand name medicine
ARICEPT
Effects of this medicine
This medicine is usually used to slow progression of symptoms of dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・For slowing progression of symptoms of dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease: In general, for adults, give 3 mg as the active ingredient at a time once a day for the first one to two weeks. Subsequently, the dose will be increased to 5 mg at a time once a day. Additionally, if the disease has progressed, after giving 5 mg at a time once a day for more than 4 weeks, the daily dose will be increased to 10 mg at a time once a day. The dosage should be adjusted according to the symptoms.
・For slowing progression of symptoms of dementia associated with Lewy body dementia: In general, for adults, give 3 mg as the active ingredient at a time once a day for the first one to two weeks. Subsequently, the dose will be increased to 5 mg at a time once a day. Additionally, after giving 5 mg at a time once a day for more than 4 weeks, the daily dose will be increased to 10 mg at a time once a day. The dosage may be decreased to 5 mg at a time once a day according to the symptoms.
・This preparation contains 5 mg of the active ingredient in a tablet. In any case, strictly follow the instructions.
・If the dosage is increased to 10 mg at a time once a day, pay attention to gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
・When giving this medicine, place the tablet in the patient's mouth and allow it to dissolve, and then let it swallow with or without a half-glass of water. This medicine should not be taken without water when the patient is lying down.
・If you miss giving a dose, give a dose as soon as you notice it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never give two doses at one time.
・If you accidentally give more than the prescribed dose, consult with the doctor or pharmacist.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have heart diseases such as sick sinus syndrome, sinoatrial block, atrioventricular block, Parkinson's disease/syndrome or a history of gastric/duodenal ulcer.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine
・In patients with Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia, the ability to operate machinery such as driving a car may diminish. Since disturbance of consciousness, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, do not engage the patient in the operation of dangerous machinery such as driving a car.