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1. Donepezil Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
Link: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/donepezil.html
Description: Web ResultOct 26, 2023 · Donepezil is used in adults to treat dementia related to Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil can help improve mental function, but it does not work the same in all people. Donepezil is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease. This condition will worsen over time, even in people who take donepezil.
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2. Donepezil - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donepezil
Description: Web ResultDonepezil is a centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and structurally unrelated to other anticholinesterase agents. Donepezil was approved for medical use in the United States in 1996. It is available as a generic medication.
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3. Donepezil Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures
Link: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14334-9218/donepezil-oral/donepezil-oral/details
Description: Web ResultUses. Donepezil is used to treat confusion ( dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function....
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4. Donepezil (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/donepezil-oral-route/description/drg-20063538
Description: Web ResultDonepezil is used to treat dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse. However, it can improve thinking ability in some patients.
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5. Donepezil: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com
Link: https://www.drugs.com/tips/donepezil-patient-tips
Description: Web ResultApr 5, 2023 · Donepezil belongs to the group of medicines known as cholinesterase inhibitors. 2. Upsides. Donepezil may be used to treat mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Modestly relieves the symptoms of AD. The initial dosage for oral donepezil is 5mg per day which may be increased to 10mg per day.
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6. Donepezil: MedlinePlus Drug Information
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697032.html
Description: Web ResultDonepezil is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) in people who have Alzheimer's disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate …
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7. Donepezil - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513257/
Description: Web ResultAug 17, 2023 · Donepezil hydrochloride, a piperidine derivative, is a centrally acting, rapid, and reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor primarily utilized for treating Alzheimer disease. Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine after its release from the presynapse.
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8. Donepezil (Aricept): Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/19848-donepezil-tablets
Description: Web ResultWhat is this medication? DONEPEZIL (doe NEP e zil) treats memory loss and confusion (dementia) in people who have Alzheimer disease. It works by improving attention, memory, and the ability to engage in daily activities. It is not a cure for dementia or Alzheimer disease.
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9. Donepezil (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/donepezil-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20063538
Description: Web ResultDonepezil should be taken at bedtime unless otherwise directed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, on a full or empty stomach. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. For patients using the oral disintegrating tablet form of this medicine: Make sure your hands are dry.
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10. Donepezil: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank …
Link: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00843
Description: Web ResultDonepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to treat the behavioral and cognitive effects of Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia. Brand Names. Adlarity, Aricept, Namzaric. Generic Name. Donepezil. DrugBank Accession Number. DB00843. Background.