Donep 10mg

HOW SHOULD I TAKE DONEPEZIL?
It should be taken at bedtime with a glass of water. It should be stored in a cool and dry place.

WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it but not if it’s the time for the next dose. Overdose should be strictly avoided as it can be harmful.

WHAT IF I OVERDOSE?

Contact your doctor at the earliest as overdose can lead to severe nausea, vomiting, cramps in stomach, muscle weakness or spasm, watery eyes, drooling, increased urination or bowel movements, sweating, slow heart rate, light headedness, or seizures.

THINGS AND ACTIVITIES TO AVOID WHILE TAKING DONEPEZIL

Donepezil can impact your thinking prowess and reflexes so it’s better to avoid activities which require attention and awareness . Eg. Driving

Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, appetite loss, or weight loss.

Rare Side Effects: Fainting, unusually slow heartbeat, difficulty while urinating, seizures, black or bloody stools, bloody vomit that looks like coffee grounds, stomach pain/abdominal pain, or irregular heart beat.

Contact your doctor if you face any of side effects mentioned.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS:

List of Drugs which can interact with Donepezil:

Erythromycin, galantamine, paroxetine, antifungal medicine like ketoconazole or others, rivastigmine, atropine, belladonna, scopolamine, bladder or urinary medicines such as darifenacin, flavoxate, oxybutynin or others, bronchodilators such as ipratropium or tiotropium, irritable bowel medicines such as dicyclomine, hyoscyamine, or propantheline, ulcer medications like mepenzolate or glycopyrrolate, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen.

There may be other medicines which might interact with Donepezil. Always mention the present medications which you may be using to your doctor.