Aricep 5mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About ARICEP 5MG TABLET

ARICEP 5MG TABLET contains Donepezil which belongs to the group of medicines
called Cholinesterase inhibitors. ARICEP 5MG TABLET is indicated for the
management of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s dementia.

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes dementia (a group of
symptoms that affect the memory, thinking and social abilities of a person) by
destroying the memory and other important mental functions in the brain which is
characterized by memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes.

Before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are allergic to
Donepezil, have asthma, heart, kidney, or liver disease.

ARICEP 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have severe liver disease.
Consult your doctor before taking medicine.

ARICEP 5MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant and
breastfeeding women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your
doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

The safety and effectiveness of ARICEP 5MG TABLET in pediatric patients have not
been established.

The most common side effects of taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET are diarrhoea, feeling
sick, tiredness, difficulty in sleeping, common cold, loss of appetite,
hallucinations, and aggressive behaviour. Consult your doctor if any of these
above side effects get worse.

Uses Of ARICEP 5MG TABLET

• Used to manage mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s dementia

How ARICEP 5MG TABLET Works

ARICEP 5MG TABLET belongs to cholinesterase inhibitor which works by increasing
the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in transmission of
nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s
disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain.

How to use ARICEP 5MG TABLET

Take ARICEP 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow ARICEP 5MG TABLET
with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will
decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body
weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of ARICEP 5MG TABLET

Common

• diarrhea
• nausea
• headache
• muscle cramp
• tiredness
• difficulty in sleeping (insomnia)
• common cold
• loss of appetite
• hallucinations
• unusual dreams including nightmares
• agitation
• aggressive behaviour
• fainting, dizziness
• indigestion
• vomiting
• rash, itching
• passing urine uncontrollably
• pain

Uncommon

• slow heartbeat

Rare

• uncontrollable or shaky movements with stiffness on the face and tongue which may also involve limbs
• irregular heartbeats

Stop taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of
the following side effects:

• signs of stomach or duodenal ulcers such as stomach pain and indigestion
• signs of bleeding in the stomach or intestines such as passing black tar like stools or visible blood from the rectum
• seizures (fits) or convulsions
• signs of hepatitis (liver damage) such as feeling or being sick, loss of appetite, feeling unwell, fever, itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and dark coloured urine
• signs of a neurole
• signs of rhabdomyolysis such as muscle weakness, tenderness or pain, particularly, if at the same time, you feel unwell, have a high temperature or have dark urine

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water to keep yourself hydrated. Try to avoid
taking any medicine on your own to manage diarrhea and consult your doctor if
the symptom gets worse.

Tiredness:

Make sure you take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid or limit the
consum
down (or lie down) when the symptoms are at their worst. Try not to drive or use
tools or machinery until you feel well.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating
any tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Limit your consum
alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if the symptom
does not improve.

Indigestion:

Try to reduce your consum
if you are obese. Avoid smoking and do not eat three to four hours before going
to bed. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Vomiting:

Try to take ARICEP 5MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to
simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if the
symptom gets worse.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ARICEP 5MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy unless
it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG
TABLET.

!### Breastfeeding

ARICEP 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult
your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

!### Driving and Using Machines

ARICEP 5MG TABLET may cause tiredness, dizziness and muscle cramp which could
affect your ability to drive or operate machines. If you experience these side
effects, do not drive or operate machines. Consult your doctor before taking
ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Avoid consum
the effect of this medicine.

!### Kidney

ARICEP 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with mild kidney
disease. Consult your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

!### Liver

ARICEP 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver
disease. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems or
hepatitis. Consult your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

!### Allergy

Do not take ARICEP 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Donepezil or piperidine
derivatives such as haloperidol, thioridazine, or any of the other ingredients
of this medicine.

!### Lungs

ARICEP 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with asthma or
long-term lung disease. Consult your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

!### Heart Disease

ARICEP 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases
such as irregular or very slow heartbeat, fast heartbeat, abnormal heart
rhythms, family history of prolonged QT interval (fast and chaotic heartbeats),
had heart failure, or heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG
TABLET.

Others

Before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have low levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood
• have difficulty passing urine
• have stomach or duodenal ulcers
• have seizures (fits) or convulsions

Use in pediatrics:

The safety and effectiveness of ARICEP 5MG TABLET in pediatric patients have not
been established. Consult your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

Use in geriatrics:

ARICEP 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years
above). Consult your doctor before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of
the following medicine:

• medicines used for heart rhythm problems (Ex. amiodarone, sotalol)
• medicines used for depression (Ex. citalopram, escitalopram, amitriptyline, fluoxetine)
• medicines used for psychosis (Ex. pimozide, sertindole, ziprasidone)
• medicines used for bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, rifampicin)
• medicines used for fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole)
• other medicines used to manage Alzheimer’s disease (Ex. galantamine)
• medicines used for arthritis (Ex. aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs such as ibuprofen, or diclofenac sodium)
• anticholinergics medicines (Ex. tolterodine)
• anticonvulsants (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine)
• medicines used to manage heart condition (Ex. quinidine, beta-blockers such as propanolol and atenolol)
• muscle relaxants (Ex. diazepam, succinylcholine)
• general anesthetics (Ex. propofol, ketamine, thiopental)
• medicines obtained without a prescri

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ARICEP 5MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are
feeling and being sick, drooling, sweating, slow heart rate, low blood pressure
(lightheadedness or dizziness when standing), breathing problems, losing
consciousness and seizures (fits) or convulsions.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Donepezil
Pharmacological Category	:	Acetyl cholinesterase Inhibitor
Therapeutic Indication	:	Alzheimer disease
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Syrup, Orally disintegrating strips

More Information

• Keep the medicine out of reach in children
• Store ARICEP 5MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About ARICEP 5MG TABLET

What ARICEP 5MG TABLET is used for?

ARICEP 5MG TABLET is indicated for the management of mild to moderately severe
Alzheimer’s dementia.

For how long should I take ARICEP 5MG TABLET?

Your doctor might advise you on how long you should continue to take ARICEP 5MG
TABLET. You will need to consult your doctor from time to time to review your
management and assess your symptoms.

What happens if you take more ARICEP 5MG TABLET than your required dose?

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ARICEP 5MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are
feeling and being sick, drooling, sweating, slow heart rate, low blood pressure
(lightheadedness or dizziness when standing), breathing problems, losing
consciousness and seizures (fits) or convulsions.

What side effects are seen with ARICEP 5MG TABLET?

The most common side effects of taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET are diarrhoea, feeling
sick, tiredness, difficulty in sleeping, common cold, loss of appetite,
hallucinations, and aggressive behavior. Consult your doctor if any of these
symptoms gets worse. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms gets worse.

Is it safe to drive after taking ARICEP 5MG TABLET?

ARICEP 5MG TABLET may cause tiredness, dizziness and muscle cramp which could
affect your ability to drive or operate machines. If you experience these side
effects, do not drive or operate machines. Consult your doctor before taking
ARICEP 5MG TABLET.