Jacept 5 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg of Donepezil Hydrochloride once daily before bedtime. If strange dreams, nightmares, or sleep disturbances occur, consider taking this drug in the morning. Normal state will be reached after 15 days of administration, and for 4 to 6 weeks, the dosage of 5 mg should be administered. After evaluating the clinical response during this period, it can be increased to 10 mg. When increasing to a daily dosage of 10 mg, attention should be paid to gastrointestinal side effects.

Child dose

There is no experience using this drug in children.

This drug uses Donepezil Hydrochloride Hydrate as its main ingredient to alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. First, this drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be taken by those who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and those with a genetic lactose intolerance issue. Also, patients with heart diseases or a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease, and those with extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson's disease should use this drug with special caution. Individuals allergic to specific pigments included in this drug should also be careful. This drug may cause a slow heart rate or arrhythmia and may carry a risk of gastric ulcers or bleeding. Liver dysfunction or brain-related issues, as well as muscle abnormalities, can also occur, so if any adverse symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a physician is recommended. This drug may affect driving or operating machinery, requiring caution, especially during the initial period or when increasing the dosage, as fatigue or dizziness may occur. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, especially heart-related drugs, antibiotics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics, so strict adherence to a doctor's instructions is necessary when used in combination with these medications. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use this drug, and if absolutely necessary, to consult a specialist. Safety in children has not been established, and therefore it should not be administered to pediatric patients. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, hypotension, and respiratory suppression may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Finally, this drug should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Syncope
• bradycardia
• heart block
• QT interval prolongation
• myocardial infarction
• heart failure
• peptic ulcers
• perforated duodenal perforation
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• headache
• fatigue
• dizziness
• insomnia
• tremors
• drowsiness

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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