Green Cross Donepezil Tablets 5 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

As Donepezil hydrochloride, administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime. If unusual dreams, nightmares, or insomnia occur, consider morning administration. Administer 5 mg for 4-6 weeks and evaluate clinical response before increasing to 10 mg. When increasing to 10 mg daily, caution for gastrointestinal adverse reactions is required. Underweight women aged 85 and older should not exceed 5 mg daily.

Child dose

There is no experience in pediatric use.

This medication should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to specific components or by pregnant or nursing women. It should also not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of heart disease, peptic ulcers, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should use this medication cautiously. This medication can affect heart rate and may increase the risk of bradycardia or arrhythmias. It may irritate the digestive system, exacerbating peptic ulcer symptoms, so monitoring symptoms is important. In addition, this medication can cause bronchoconstriction, so patients with asthma should exercise particular caution. Patients with extrapyramidal disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, may experience exacerbation of symptoms and should use with caution. Caution should also be exercised if there is an allergy to the dyes included in this drug. During treatment, various side effects such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, and fatigue may occur; consult a healthcare professional immediately if abnormal symptoms occur. In severe cases, serious side effects such as heart problems, liver dysfunction, cerebrovascular disorders, or muscle disorders may arise, requiring caution. This medication is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia, and discontinuation is recommended if there is no therapeutic effect. Patients with heart disease or electrolyte abnormalities should have regular electrocardiograms to monitor heart condition. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur. It is recommended that pregnant or nursing women avoid using this medication, and if absolutely necessary, consult with a specialist. This drug may interact with other medications; therefore, it is important to inform about any concurrent medications, especially if combining with heart medications, antibiotics, or antidepressants. Overdosage can lead to severe vomiting, bradycardia, or respiration difficulties, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including facial swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, cold sweat, pallor → severe allergic reaction. High fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa → severe skin abnormal reactions. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing along with fever and respiratory issues → respiratory problems. Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy → liver issues.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, muscle pain, swelling, rash, itching, thrombocytopenia, anxiety, hallucinations, confusion, insomnia, depression, aggressive behavior, reduced attention, mental dullness, increased blood pressure, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, and other mild to moderate adverse reactions.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is airtight, at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle