Aricept
Donepezil 5mg and 10mg tablets, film-coated and orodispersible, used in the management of Alzheimer's disease. A reversible cholinesterase inhibitor.
- Condition
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Therapeutic class
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Cholinesterase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to piperidine derivatives; hypersensitivity to donepezil
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; insomnia; headache
- Moderate side effects
- muscle cramps; fatigue; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet; Orodispersible tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Eisai
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- anticholinergics; succinylcholine
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
use with care in patients with cardiac conduction abnormalities; monitor for gastrointestinal bleeding; may cause bradycardia
Serious side effects
bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; seizures, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Donepezil 5mg and 10mg tablets, film-coated and orodispersible, used in the management of Alzheimer's disease. A reversible cholinesterase inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
Donepezil reversibly inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine. This prevents the degradation of acetylcholine, thereby increasing its concentrations in the synaptic cleft and enhancing cholinergic neurotransmission, which may improve cognitive function in dementia.
Aricept is a recognised treatment containing donepezil, used to manage symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. The medication is supplied as a tablet in 5mg and 10mg strengths. Users often rely on this daily therapy to support cognitive function, helping individuals manage the challenges of long-term care routines.
Buying Aricept online
For expats across the region, consistent access is often difficult. Ordering generic donepezil, often sourced from India, provides an affordable alternative to the original brand, allowing residents to maintain their supply without searching local shops.
What you will receive
Aricept is the originator brand name, made by Eisai. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Eisai and do not ship the original Aricept.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Donepezil) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.