Donepezil Tablet 10 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Monohydrate)

Adult dose

As Donepezil Hydrochloride, administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime. If unusual dreams, nightmares, or sleep disturbances occur, morning dosing can be considered. After administering 5 mg for 4 to 6 weeks, clinical response should be evaluated to potentially increase to 10 mg. Care should be taken for gastrointestinal adverse reactions when increasing to 10 mg daily. Women over 85 years of age with low body weight should receive 5 mg daily.

Child dose

There is no experience in using this medication in children.

This medication is used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease with Donepezil Hydrochloride Monohydrate as its active ingredient. This medication should not be administered to certain patients, including those who have hypersensitivity to Donepezil Hydrochloride Monohydrate, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individuals with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Patients with heart disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or a history of peptic ulcers should exercise caution while using this medication. This medication can stimulate the vagus nerve and affect heart rate; therefore, patients with heart-related diseases should take it under medical supervision. During the course of treatment, various side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and insomnia may occur, and if any abnormal symptoms appear, immediate consultation with medical staff is necessary. This medication may affect liver function, so patients with liver disease should also be cautious, and regular liver function tests are recommended. Activities requiring concentration, such as driving or operating machinery, should be approached with caution at the beginning of treatment or after a dose change. It may interact with other medications, so especially when used in combination with antiarrhythmics, certain antibiotics, or antidepressants, patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist and use it with caution. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication unless absolutely necessary and only after consulting a specialist. Overdosage may lead to serious side effects, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed, and immediate medical attention should be sought in case of an overdose. This medication should be taken in the form of oral tablets by dissolving on the tongue and then swallowing, and should be stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy throughout the body, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle