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It’s usually taken once per day
Generic Name (S): donepezil Uses Donepezil is used to treat confusion ( dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease
ARICEPT® (donepezil hydrochloride) is a reversible inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, known chemically as (±)-2,3-dihydro-5,6-dimethoxy-2-[[1
Aricept belongs to a group of drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
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Relevant Identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses Advised Against Intended Use: Pharmaceutical product for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Usual Adult Dose for Alzheimer's Disease
23 mg once per day
Donepezil (Aricept) is an inexpensive drug used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease
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Of the total drug interactions, 11 are major, 334 are moderate, and 129 are minor
Contraindicated
Dementia is a condition of the brain which causes a gradual loss of mental ability
Mejora las funciones mentales (como la memoria, atención, la capacidad de interactuar con otros, hablar, pensar con claridad y realizar activida diaria regular) al incrementar la cantidad de ciertas sustancias que naturalmente se producen en el cerebro
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Donepezil (Aricept, Adlarity) is a prescription medication used to treat Alzheimer’s-related dementia
ARICEPT ODT is supplied as round tablets containing either 5 mg or 10 mg of donepezil hydrochloride
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Donepezil patches (Adlarity) and rivastigmine patches (Exelon) are FDA-approved to treat Alzheimer’s-related dementia
Donepezil and rivastigmine patches work similarly, but they have some differences
Donepezil is typically taken as a once daily tablet, and it’s available as 5 mg, 10 mg, and 23 mg tablets
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