INDICATIONS
Aricept can be used for treating dementia (eg, impairment of memory, judgment, and abstract thinking; changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease. Aricept is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by enhancing the quantity of a certain substance (acetylcholine) in the brain, which can help reduce the symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer disease.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Aricept as directed from your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any queries you might have about how precisely to make use of Aricept.
STORAGE
Store Aricept at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store far from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aricept from the reach of kids and faraway from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Donepezil.
All medicines may cause negative effects, but many folks have no, or minor, negative effects.
Check with a medical expert if any of these most typical unwanted effects persist or become bothersome:
Abnormal dreams; diarrhea; dizziness; lack of appetite; muscle cramps; nausea; tiredness; sleep problems; vomiting; weight-loss.
Seek medical assistance right away if some of these severe unwanted effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness inside the chest; swelling in the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black, tarry stools; chest pain; decreased urination; depression; fainting; fever; seizures; severe dizziness or headache; shortness of breath; slow or irregular heartbeat; swelling with the hands, ankles, or feet; unusual bruising; tremor.
This isn't a whole set of all unwanted effects that could occur. If you might have queries about unwanted effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Aricept if:
Some medical conditions may communicate with Aricept. Tell a medical expert or pharmacist if you have any health conditions, particularly when any of the following apply to you:
Some medicines may interact with Aricept. Tell your health care provider in case you are taking another medicines, especially any from the following:
This is probably not a whole set of all interactions which could occur. Ask your health care provider if Aricept may connect to other medicines that you just take. Check with your health care provider before starting, stop, or affect the dose of any medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days