Aricept 5mg
₨ 5,500
Brand Name: Eisai
Chemical Name: Donepezil hydrochloride
Dosage Strength: 5 mg film-coated tablet
Rx/OTC: Prescription only (Rx)
Aricept treats Alzheimer’s disease. It does not cure it. But it can improve memory, thinking, and daily tasks for a while. It raises the level of a brain chemical that helps nerve cells talk to each other.
Key Benefits of Aricept 5mg Tablet
How It Works
- Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor.
- It blocks an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine.
- So more acetylcholine stays in the brain.
- This helps nerve signals linked to memory and thinking.
Dosage, Uses & Possible Side Effects
Dosage & Administration:
- Start with 5 mg once a day at bedtime.
- After 4 to 6 weeks, a doctor may raise it to 10 mg.
- Take it with or without food.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Uses:
- Treats mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s dementia.
- Helps with memory, attention, and everyday function.
Possible Side Effects:
- Common: nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, muscle cramps, tiredness.
- Less common: slow heart rate, fainting, loss of appetite.
- Serious but rare: stomach ulcers, seizures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. It eases symptoms but does not stop the disease.
Most people take it at bedtime. Take it in the morning if it disturbs sleep.
Some people notice changes in a few weeks. Others take longer.
Talk to your doctor first. Stopping may worsen symptoms.
Aricept 5mg price in Pakistan at Medicine Store is ₨ 5,500.
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