Ingredient

Donepezil Hydrochloride

Donepezil hydrochloride is a central nervous system medication used to improve symptoms of Alzheimer's type dementia.

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MFDS ingredient code M232855

What does it do?

Donepezil hydrochloride is a drug that acts on the central nervous system and is used to improve cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's type dementia. This ingredient belongs to the class of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and plays a role in slowing the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain.

Donepezil hydrochloride inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine in the brain. As a result, the concentration of acetylcholine increases, facilitating signal transmission between nerve cells and improving memory and cognitive function.

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Good to know

Donepezil hydrochloride has a longer half-life compared to other acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, allowing it to maintain its effects with once-daily dosing. Additionally, it acts selectively on the central nervous system, resulting in relatively fewer side effects.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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