Union Donepezil Tablets 10 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

As Donepezil Hydrochloride, administer 5 mg once daily at bedtime. After administering 5 mg for 4-6 weeks, evaluate the clinical response and consider increasing the dosage up to 10 mg. The maximum daily dosage is 10 mg. The orally disintegrating tablet can be placed on the tongue to dissolve and can be taken with or without water.

Child dose

There is no experience with the use in pediatric patients.

This medication should not be used by patients with hypersensitivity to specific components, or by women who are pregnant or nursing. It should also not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic diseases. Patients with heart disease or conduction disturbances should use this medication with caution as it may cause heart problems such as bradycardia or arrhythmia. Patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with a history of peptic ulcers should be careful as gastrointestinal symptoms may worsen. Patients with asthma or obstructive lung diseases should use this medication cautiously as it may cause bronchoconstriction and worsen symptoms. Patients with extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson's disease should be cautious as their symptoms may worsen. This medication contains specific dye components, so caution is needed for those allergic to these components. During treatment with this medication, serious side effects such as abnormal heart symptoms, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver function abnormalities, neurological symptoms, and movement disorders may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. Additionally, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, insomnia may commonly occur. This medication is used for patients with Alzheimer's dementia and is not approved for other types of dementia or memory decline. Treatment should be conducted under the diagnosis and supervision of a healthcare professional, and discontinuation should be considered if there is no treatment effect. Patients with heart disease or electrolyte abnormalities may require cardiac monitoring. Caution is advised during driving or operating machinery, especially during the initial administration or when increasing the dosage, as dizziness or fatigue may occur. This medication may interact with specific drugs, so it is important to inform healthcare providers if you are taking other medications. It is recommended that women who are pregnant or nursing do not use this medication unless absolutely necessary and should consult a physician. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, and use is not recommended. In case of overdose, there is a risk of severe nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, respiratory depression, etc., so the dosage must be strictly adhered to, and emergency treatment should be sought immediately in case of overdose. If the form of the medication is an oral tablet, it should be dissolved in the mouth before swallowing and kept out of reach of children. It should be stored unopened to avoid discoloration from light.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough + fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, jaundice of skin or eyes, severe body lethargy, sudden and very severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly decreased urine output.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle