Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets

Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets (Donecept) - Product Information

Donecept tablets are anti-dementia medications which contain Donepezil Hydrochloride as the active ingredient. Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets belongs to the class of drugs known as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
D onecept tablets are prescribed as oral therapy in adults only for the effective treatment of dementia, which is characteristic of patients suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets are useful to improve the symptoms of dementia such as memory loss, difficulties in thinking and reasoning.
The administration of generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets does not cure dementia but slows the advancement of its medical conditions (symptoms) by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is important for the communication between brain cells and dementia patients are known to have low levels of this neurotransmitter in their brain.
In our online pharmacy, Donecept tablets are available in the strength of 5 mg and 10 mg of Donepezil Hydrochloride.
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Name of the Drug

Donecept tablets. Donecept tablets are also available under different brand names such as Alzil, Aricep, Demenza, Depzil, Donasure, Donaz, Donep, Dopezil. Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets are also known as Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets.

Manufacturer of Tablets

Donecept tablets, available in our online pharmacy are manufactured by Cipla Ltd.  
Website: www.cipla.com

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Donecept tablets is Donepezil Hydrochloride. Each Donecept tablet contains 5 mg or 10 mg of Donepezil Hydrochloride.
The inactive ingredients present in Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride pills are cornstarch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide.

What are Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets Used For?

Donecept tablets, manufactured by Cipla Ltd. in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg, are commonly used as oral therapy for the treatment of dementia in patients suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Donepezil HCl pills does not cure Alzheimer's disease but is used to effectively treat the different symptoms of dementia such as weakening of memory, decision-making, and abstract thinking and variation in personality. The administration of Donecept tablets helps to increase the amount of acetylcholine neurotransmitter in the brain which relays information between the brain cells.
In patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the amount of acetylcholine neurotransmission has been found to be low.
The administration of Donepezil HCl tablets helps to restore this balance of acetylcholine neurotransmitter in the brain and improve the related symptoms.

Donecept Dosage - How to Take Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets?

Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets should be administered exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Donecept tablets depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications. Donepezil HCl tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water.
Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets can be taken with or without food or milk. You should be systematic about the daily schedule for the medication such that you take Donecept tablets at the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication. Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets are once a day, usually before bedtime, unless your doctor has given you different instructions.
The standard recommended starting dose for adults is 5 mg of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets before bedtime. Your doctor may modify the dosage of Donepezil HCl tablets and treatment period depending on your response to treatment. After a month of treatment with Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets, your doctor may increase the dosage to 10 mg every night. The maximum advisable daily dosage is 10 mg every night. The optimal daily dosage for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease is 5 mg to 10 mg of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets. The recommended daily dosage for the treatment of severe Alzheimer's disease is 10 mg of Donepezil HCl tablets. Patients diagnosed with liver disorders will be recommended a slightly lower dosage of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets. Patients with kidney ailments do not need any modification in the dosage of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets. Donecept tablets should not be administered to children and adolescents.
Continue taking Donepezil HCl tablets for the recommended treatment period without missing any doses. Do not stop the treatment temporarily even if you feel that your symptoms have cleared because Donecept tablets can only help to control your symptoms but it does not cure the Alzheimer's disease. Avoid discounting the treatment with Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets abruptly because it may result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Rather, the course of treatment should be stopped with a gradual decrease in dosage.
Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. tablets (Generic tablets) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Donepezil HCl tablets, take it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day. If you remember the missed Donepezil HCl tablets the next day, take your regular dose and skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets.

Donepezil Mechanism of Action – How Does Donecept Work?

Donepezil Hydrochloride is an anti-dementia medication which is used by patients suffering from dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil HCl tablets belongs to the class of drugs known as cholinesterase inhibitors. Alzheimer’s disease is known to occur in patients who have a decreased neurotransmission of acetylcholine in the brain.
Acetylcholine neurotransmitter is essential for the transmission for the conduction of signals and information between the brain cells.
Reduced amount of acetylcholine results in decreased signaling and thus lesser communication between the cells. Treatment with Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets blocks the activity of an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase which degrades the acetylcholine neurotransmitter. As a result, there is in an increase in the amount of acetylcholine neurotransmission which helps to effectively improve memory, thinking, attention, judgement and awareness.
It is important to note that Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets help to improve only the symptoms of dementia but it does not affect the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Storage Instructions for Donecept Tablets

Store the pack of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight.. Excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C.
Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume Donepezil HCl tablets (Donecept) beyond its expiration date printed on the blister pack. Keep the pack of Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Donepezil HCl tablets along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Contraindications

Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Donepezil HCl or any inactive ingredient present in Donecept tablets. Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets should not be administered in children and adolescents.

Overdose

If you administer an overdose of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets, please seek emergency medical help immediately and discontinue the course of medication. The symptoms of overdose with Donepezil HCl tablets include nausea, vomiting, drooling, sweating, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure (light-headedness or dizziness when standing), difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, fainting and seizures.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Donecept tablets (Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate, urination problems, a seizure disorder such as epilepsy, certain heart problems (fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; sick sinus syndrome), stomach or bowel problems (ulcer, blockage), liver or kidney problems, lung or breathing problems (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]), muscle problems, low thyroid hormone levels, or urinary blockage, brain lesions or tumors, increased pressure in the brain, a recent head injury, Parkinson disease, trouble swallowing tablets, or metabolism problems
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Donepezil HCl or to another piperidine derivative or any inactive ingredient in Donecept tablets (Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets). Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.
Donepezil Hydrochloride Interactions
Before beginning the oral therapy of Donecept tablets, please inform your doctor of all your current medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets are known to have drug interactions with certain other medications. Please inform your doctor if you are taking any atropine (Donnatal, and others); belladonna; carbamazepine (Tegretol); clidinium (Quarzan); dexamethasone (Decadron); dicyclomine (Bentyl); glycopyrrolate (Robinul); hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others); mepenzolate (Cantil); methantheline (Provocholine); methscopolamine (Pamine), scopolamine (Transderm-Scop); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); phenytoin (Dilantin); propantheline (Pro-Banthine); quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute, others); rifampin (Rifadin, Rifamate, Rifater); a fungal antibiotic such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), fluconazole (Diflucan), or itraconazole (Sporanox); or aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), piroxicam (Feldene).
Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets and Alcohol
Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets (Donecept tablets) because it can reduce the efficacy of the medication.
Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets - Driving and Other Activities
Donepezil HCl tablets may make you light-headed or impair your vision. Avoid activities such as driving, using machinery, or performing any activity that requires complete vigilance or perfect vision until you are sure about your safety.
Surgery and Regular Medical Tests
If you plan to have surgery or any dental procedure, inform your doctor, anesthetist, or dentist about your course of Donepezil HCl tablets. In case of an emergency medical treatment, please inform the practitioner about your course of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets and the details of your last dose.

Side Effects of Donecept Tablets

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Donecept tablets (Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets):

• Cardiovascular System- chest pain, irregular heartbeat, increased or decreased heart rate.
• Central Nervous System- abnormal dreams, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, depression, fainting, seizures, tremors, instability, changes in mood, hallucinations.
• Eye and ENT- changes in vision.
• Gastrointestinal System- diarrhea, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds.
• Genitourinary System- black or bloody stools, loss of bowel or bladder control, difficulty in urination, dark urine.
• Musculoskeletal System- muscle cramps, muscle pain, tenderness.
• Hypersensitivity-hives, high fever, swelling of face/hands/legs/lips/tongue/throat, breathing difficulties, tightness in chest, rash.
• General- tiredness, weight loss, bruising, common cold.

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Donecept tablets (Generic Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets). If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Donepezil Hydrochloride.

Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets is a Pregnancy Category C medication and pregnant women should not be administered Donepezil HCl Tablets because it may harm the fetus. It is still not known if Donepezil HCl is secreted into breastmilk. Nursing mothers should exercise caution if they are breastfeeding an infant during the course of Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets. Generally, pregnant women and breast feeding mothers should consult their doctor and comprehend its therapeutic advantages and associated hazards before beginning the treatment with Donepezil HCl tablets.
Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.

Buy Donepezil Pills Online at Only $0.45 per Pill

You can buy Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. Donecept 5 mg and 10 mg pills, manufactured by Cipla, India are supplied in a blister strip of 10 tablets. The 5 mg tablets cost only $0.45 per unit when you place an order for 240 tablets.

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