Dalim Donepezil Tablets 10 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Monohydrate)

Adult dose

As Donepezil Hydrochloride, administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime. Administer 5 mg for 4 to 6 weeks and after evaluating clinical response, it may be increased to 10 mg. When increasing to 10 mg daily, dosage should be given with caution regarding gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Underweight women aged 85 years and older should not exceed 5 mg per day and require careful monitoring.

Child dose

There is no experience of use in pediatric patients.

This medication contains Donepezil Hydrochloride Monohydrate as the active ingredient and is primarily used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease symptoms. This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and those with genetic lactose intolerance issues should not take this medication. Patients with heart diseases or a history of peptic ulcers, asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease, and patients with extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson's disease should use this medication with caution. Those with allergic reactions to the dyes included in this medication should also use it carefully. During treatment, serious side effects such as a slow heart rate or arrhythmia, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, seizures, movement disorders, and respiratory distress may occur, so if symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Additionally, this medication may commonly cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, as well as neurological side effects such as headache, dizziness, and insomnia. This medication may pose a risk of cardiac arrhythmias in patients with heart disease or electrolyte imbalances, and an electrocardiogram may be necessary. Furthermore, this medication may interact with various drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Special caution is warranted when taken with antibiotics, antidepressants, and antiarrhythmic drugs. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to use this medication, and if absolutely necessary, should follow the physician's guidance. Safety in children has not been established, so this medication is not used in pediatric patients. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, bradycardia, hypotension, and respiratory depression may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. Atropine can be used as an antidote. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect from air and moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps to maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle