Kyla Dayag's 200 Drugs Booklet

Aricept (Donepezil)
doe-NEP-e-zil
Classification: Cholinesterase Inhibitor
IFU: Alzheimer’s Disease
Action: Inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in the CNS,
increasing the level of acetylcholine.
Dosage: 5 mg, 10 mg
Route: P.O.
Adverse Reaction: headache, chest pain, cataract, nausea,
urinary frequency, ecchymosis, weight loss, muscle
cramps,dyspnea, pruritus, influenza
Interactions: Anticholinergics: Drug may interfere with
anticholinergic activity. Monitor patient.