Neutoin Oral Disintegrating Film 5 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime as Donepezil Hydrochloride. This medication is an oral disintegrating film that can be placed on the tongue to dissolve and taken without water.

This medication contains Donepezil Hydrochloride and is used for the treatment of Alzheimer-type dementia. Firstly, this drug should not be used in patients who have an allergy to Donepezil Hydrochloride or any of its components, in pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and in women who are breastfeeding. Patients with heart disease or heart conduction disorders should be cautious when using this medication as it may cause bradycardia or arrhythmias. Patients with peptic ulcers or those taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may experience increased gastric acid secretion or worsening gastrointestinal symptoms, so careful administration is required. Patients with a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease may also experience worsening symptoms due to bronchoconstriction and increased mucus secretion, so caution is necessary. Patients with extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson's disease should be cautious as symptoms may worsen with this drug. Serious adverse reactions such as fainting, bradycardia, heart block, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, seizures, and symptoms of extrapyramidal disorders may occur during treatment; immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is required if such symptoms arise. Additionally, various side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dizziness, insomnia, headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, etc. may occur, so careful observation is needed. Particular caution is required for patients with heart disease, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, and psychiatric disorders, and regular medical check-ups and examinations are necessary. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are recommended not to take this medication, and if necessary, they should consult a specialist before use. The safety of this medication has not been established in children, thus it should not be used in pediatric patients. There may be drug interactions when taking this medication, especially if taking heart medications, antibiotics, antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs, or anti-inflammatory analgesics, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, hypotension, and respiratory depression may occur, and immediate emergency treatment is necessary. This medication should be taken orally by dissolving it in the mouth, and it is recommended to take it without water. Store this medication where children cannot reach it, and because it may discolor from light, it should be kept in its unopened packaging.

Serious side effects

Fainting, bradycardia, heart block, QT interval prolongation, myocardial infarction, heart failure, peptic ulcer, perforated duodenal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatitis, hepatic dysfunction, jaundice, cerebral seizure, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebrovascular disorders, extrapyramidal disorders (motor function disorders, ataxia, movement disorders, dystonia, tremors, involuntary movements, gait disturbances, abnormal posture, speech disorders), malignant neuroleptic syndrome (severe stiffness, extreme rigidity, dysphagia, empty

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• headache
• fatigue
• insomnia
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• fever

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it is important to store it in a sealed container. Additionally, it should be stored away from direct sunlight at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale pink rectangular oral disintegrating film

Package unit

30 sheets (1 sheet/pack * 30)