Alzim Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Donepezil HCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of mild or moderate Alzheimer's dementia.

Dosage/Direction for Use

5 mg once daily before bedtime for 1 mth. After 1 mth, doses may be increased to 10 mg once daily. Max daily dose: 10 mg.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to piperadine derivatives.

Special Precautions

Sick sinus syndrome, conduction defects, asthma, COPD. Patients receiving NSAIDs. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, muscle cramps, weakness, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, dizziness. Mild increased blood creatinine-kinase level.

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Drug Interactions

Anticholinergics, succinylcholine.

MIMS Class

Neurodegenerative Disease Drugs

ATC Classification

N06DA02 - donepezil ; Belongs to the class of anticholinesterases. Used in the management of dementia.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Alzim tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's (Rp450,000/boks)

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