Dozilax tablet 10mg #28

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tableti

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10

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28

International Nonproprietary Name - donepezil Clinical-pharmacological group: Central Nervous System → Agents for Alzheimer's Disease What is Donepezil Hydrochloride and what is it used for Donepezil Hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. It is used to treat the symptoms of dementia in people diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Symptoms include memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. As a result, patients with Alzheimer's disease find it increasingly difficult to carry out normal daily activities. Donepezil Hydrochloride is used only in adult patients. How to take Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets How much Donepezil Hydrochloride should you take? As a rule, you should start taking the medication at a dose of 5 mg every night. After one month, your doctor may recommend taking 10 mg every night. Swallow the Donepezil Hydrochloride tablet with water, before going to bed. The strength of the tablet taken may change depending on how long you have been taking the medication and on your doctor's recommendation. The maximum recommended dose is 10 mg every night. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's advice on how and when to take the medication. Do not change the dose of the medication yourself without consulting your doctor. How long should you take Donepezil Hydrochloride? Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you on how long you should continue taking the tablets. Regular visits to your doctor are necessary to assess your treatment and symptoms. If you stop taking Donepezil Hydrochloride Do not stop taking the tablets unless your doctor advises you to do so. If you stop taking Donepezil Hydrochloride, the benefits of the treatment will gradually decrease. If you take more than you should Do not take more than one tablet per day. Contact your doctor immediately if you take more tablets than you should. If you cannot contact your doctor, call your local hospital's emergency center immediately. Always take the tablets and the box with you when you go to the hospital so that the doctor knows what you have taken. Symptoms of overdose include nausea and vomiting, salivation, sweating, slow heart rate, low blood pressure (dizziness or lightheadedness when standing up), breathing problems, loss of consciousness, and seizures (fits). If you forget to take Donepezil If you forget to take a tablet, take one tablet the next day at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you forget to take the medication for more than a week, consult your doctor before taking the medication again. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Donepezil can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. The following side effects have been reported when taking Donepezil. Tell your doctor if any of the listed effects develop when taking Donepezil. Serious side effects: You should tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these side effects. You may need urgent medical attention. • Liver damage, e.g. hepatitis. Symptoms of hepatitis are: nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, general weakness, fever, itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and dark urine (likely to occur in less than 1 in 1000 people). • Stomach or duodenal ulcer. Symptoms of an ulcer are stomach pain and discomfort (indigestion) between the navel and the breastbone (likely to occur in less than 1 in 100 people). • Bleeding in the stomach or intestines. This can cause the passage of black, tarry stools or visible blood from the rectum (likely to occur in less than 1 in 100 people). • Seizures (fits) or convulsions (likely to occur in less than 1 in 100 people). Very common side effects (likely to occur in more than 1 in 10 people) • Diarrhea, • Nausea or vomiting