Donetina 23 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Monohydrate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily just before bedtime and can be taken without regard to meals. The initial recommended dose of donepezil hydrochloride is 5 mg once daily. For 4-6 weeks, administer 5 mg, and after assessing clinical response, it can be increased to 10 mg. When increasing to 10 mg, pay attention to gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Patients who have been on 10 mg for at least 3 months can receive 23 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to certain ingredients or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should also avoid this medication. Patients with heart disease or bradycardia, as well as those with peptic ulcers or respiratory diseases such as asthma, should use this medication with caution. This medication should also be used with caution in patients who are allergic to certain colorants. Various adverse reactions may occur during treatment, including heart-related problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, seizures, and movement disorders, so it is important to monitor symptoms closely. Particularly, gastrointestinal symptoms like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia, as well as mental neurological symptoms like insomnia, hallucinations, and depression may occur. This medication may slow down heart rate or cause arrhythmias, so patients with heart disease may require regular electrocardiogram tests. Additionally, this medication can increase gastric acid secretion, worsening peptic ulcers, so patients with a history of gastrointestinal disorders should exercise caution. Dizziness or fatigue may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and if necessary, should consult a healthcare professional. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications currently being taken. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as severe vomiting, sweating, bradycardia, and respiratory depression may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought. The safety of this medication for children has not been established, so it should not be used in this population. When storing, keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning bolt headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• anorexia
• headache
• fatigue
• lethargy
• dizziness
• insomnia
• drowsiness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Red, round, double-coated film tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle