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Donepezil
How Donepezil works
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to disturbance of message signals in the brain. Donepezil works by increasing the levels of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Diarrhoea, Muscle cramp
Usage
Donepezil is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
It should be used in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is donepezil hydrochloride/ what is donepezil hydrochloride used for/ what does donepezil hydrochloride do?Donepezil hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and is used to treat the symptoms of dementia (which includes increasing memory loss, confusion and behavioral changes) in people diagnosed as having mild and moderately severe Alzheimer's disease
Q. Does Donepezil Hcl work?Donepezil hydrochloride does work, but its effectiveness can be different based on individual response.
