Ariphe Oral Dispersible Tablet 5 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Monohydrate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg of Donepezil Hydrochloride once daily before sleep. This medication, as an oral dispersible tablet, can be placed on the tongue and dissolved, and taken with water or without water.

This medication should not be used by patients with allergies to specific components or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with heart diseases or cardiac conduction disorders should use this medication with caution due to the potential occurrence of bradycardia or arrhythmias. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers or those on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be cautious as they are at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or exacerbation of ulcers. Patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience worsened symptoms due to bronchoconstriction or increased mucus secretion; thus, caution is necessary. Patients with extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson’s disease should administer this medication carefully as it may exacerbate symptoms. If any abnormal heart-related symptoms, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver function anomalies, seizures, or muscle-related symptoms arise while taking this medication, consult medical personnel immediately. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness, drowsiness, or muscle spasms may occur. There may be interactions when used in combination with other medications, so it is essential to inform medical personnel of any current medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication and, if absolutely necessary, it is advisable to consult with a professional and consider ceasing breastfeeding. Safety has not been established for use in children, so this medication should not be used in children. Serious side effects may occur in case of overdose, so it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage, and in the event of an overdose, visit a medical facility immediately. This medication should be taken orally by dissolving it on the tongue before swallowing with saliva or water. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and in a way that protects it from discoloration due to light, preferably in its individual packaging.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling of the skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, abnormal vision, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• fatigue
• pain
• dental pain
• facial flushing
• lethargy
• weakness
• fever
• decrease in body temperature
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps to maintain its effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White, round oral dispersible tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging * 3)