Pregnancy Cat

There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant woman. Donepezil should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known whether Donepezil Hydrochloride is secreted in human breast milk or not. Donepezil is not indicated in nursing mother.

Precautions

Caution should be taken in sick sinus syndrome or other supraventricular conduction abnormalities, patients at risk of developing peptic ulcers, asthma, obstructive airway disease and during anaesthetic procedure.

Overdose Effects

Symptoms of overdose includes nausea, vomiting, salivation. Over dosage with very high dose of donepezil may result in cholinergic crisis characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, salivation, bradycardia, hypotension, increasing muscle weakness, respiratory depression, collapse and convulsion. As in any case of over dose, general supportive measures should be utilized. In case of cholinergic crisis hospitalization of the patient is required.

Drug Classes

Drugs for Dementia

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Composition

n/a

Mode Of Action

Donepezil Hydrochloride is a centrally acting anticholinesterase agent. It binds reversibly with acetylcholinesterase and inactivates it, thus inhibiting hydrolysis of acetylcholine. As a result the concentration of acetylcholine increases at cholinergic synapses in the brain.

Reconstitution

n/a