Bastia Odi 5 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

As donepezil hydrochloride, administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime. Continue with the 5 mg dosage for 4-6 weeks. After evaluating the clinical response during this period, it may be increased to 10 mg. When increasing to 10 mg per day, administer with caution regarding gastrointestinal adverse effects. This medication is an orally disintegrating tablet that can be placed on the tongue and allowed to dissolve, and can be taken with or without water.

Child dose

Experience in pediatric use is lacking.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, and should not be used by patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder. Patients with allergies to the ingredients in this medication, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with genetic lactase deficiency should also not use this medication. Patients with a history of heart disease, gastric ulcers, asthma, or obstructive lung disease should use this medication with caution. This medication is used for the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia symptoms, and serious side effects such as heart problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, and neurological issues can occur, so it is important to consult a healthcare professional immediately if symptoms occur. While taking this medication, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, and drowsiness may occur; if these symptoms persist or worsen, consult a physician. This medication may interact with other drugs as it is metabolized by specific enzymes, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication, and if necessary, should decide after consulting with a specialist. Safety in children has not been established, so it should not be used in children. In case of overdose, there is a risk of nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, and respiratory depression, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage, and seek emergency treatment in case of overdose. This medication may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, so caution is needed.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe skin reactions (severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa), severe allergic reactions, heart block, myocardial infarction, heart failure, peptic ulcer, perforated duodenal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebral convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebrovascular disorders, seizures, mental confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Headache
• fatigue
• pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• dizziness
• insomnia
• drowsiness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White to nearly white round orally disintegrating tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)