New Don Pill 5 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

As donepezil hydrochloride, administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime. If unusual dreams, nightmares, or sleep disturbances occur, consider morning administration. Initially, administer 5 mg for 4-6 weeks, and after evaluating clinical response, the dose may be increased to 10 mg. Care should be taken for gastrointestinal adverse reactions when increasing to 10 mg. For underweight women aged 85 and older, do not exceed 5 mg per day.

Child dose

No experience with pediatric use.

This medication contains donepezil hydrochloride as its active ingredient and is primarily used for the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia symptoms. This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or its components, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not use this medication. Patients with heart disease, a history of peptic ulcers, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson's disease should use this medication with caution. This medication may slow heart rate or cause arrhythmia, and worsen gastrointestinal symptoms. Various adverse reactions may occur while taking this medication. In severe cases, symptoms such as fainting, heart problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, seizures, and movement disorders may arise, so you should consult a doctor immediately if such symptoms occur. Additionally, this medication can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, hallucinations, anxiety, muscle pain, etc., so you must inform healthcare professionals of any unusual symptoms during treatment. This medication can affect heart or liver function, so patients with cardiovascular or liver diseases need regular check-ups. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as this medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, increasing the risk of accidents. This medication may interact with other medications. When taken with drugs that affect the enzymes that break down drugs in the liver, the drug's efficacy may change, so you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to use this medication, and if necessary, should consult healthcare professionals. Safety has not been established for pediatric use; therefore, it should not be administered to children. In case of overdose, dangerous symptoms such as severe nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, hypotension, and seizures may occur, so you should promptly visit a medical institution for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Loss of appetite
• hallucinations
• agitation
• aggressive behavior
• anxiety
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• increased libido
• talkativeness
• mania

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that prevents air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the drug's efficacy can be maintained, and it can be used safely.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle