Donep 10 mg Tablet

Donep 10 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 10 mg of donepezil in each tablet. Donepezil belongs to a class of medicines called cholinesterase inhibitors, and it is used to help manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Donep 10 mg Tablet does not cure Alzheimer’s, but it may help support memory, thinking, and daily functioning in some people. This product is a higher-strength tablet for patients whose doctor has decided that 10 mg is the right maintenance dose.

How it works: Donep 10 mg Tablet works by helping increase a natural chemical in the brain called acetylcholine, which may support memory and thinking. In tablet form, it is swallowed whole and absorbed through the digestive system after you take it by mouth.

Donep 10 mg Tablet is the higher-strength version compared with Donep 5 mg Tablet. It is usually chosen after a doctor has assessed how well the lower strength is working and whether the person has tolerated donepezil without troublesome side effects. Some patients may notice more stomach-related side effects at 10 mg than at 5 mg, so this strength is not meant for everyone.

• Treatment of symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
• May help improve memory and thinking
• May help with daily mental functioning
• Maintenance therapy when 5 mg is not enough or is tolerated well

• Swallow Donep 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber specifically says it is okay.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help keep a steady routine.
• It may be taken with or without food; taking it with food can help reduce nausea.
• If it upsets your stomach, many people take it in the evening, but follow your doctor’s instructions.
• Do not change from Donep 5 mg Tablet to Donep 10 mg Tablet on your own; the dose increase should be directed by your clinician.
• If you miss a dose, take only one dose when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Donep 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of donepezil. This strength is commonly taken once daily, and 10 mg per day is generally the maximum maintenance dose for many adults unless a doctor gives different instructions. Your doctor decides whether this 10 mg dose is appropriate based on your response to treatment and side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Donepezil may include:

• Nausea, which may be more noticeable at the 10 mg strength
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Trouble sleeping or vivid dreams
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps

• Donep 10 mg Tablet is a higher-strength donepezil tablet and should be used only when a doctor has determined it is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, slow pulse, ulcers, asthma, COPD, seizures, or trouble urinating.
• Use caution when driving or doing anything requiring alertness until you know how this tablet affects you, especially if dizziness or sleep problems occur.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness, stomach upset, or sleep disturbance.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially other drugs that can slow the heart rate.
• If nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss becomes significant after increasing to 10 mg, contact your doctor.
• Do not stop Donep 10 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice; your prescriber may want to adjust the dose gradually.

• Other medicines that slow the heart rate, such as beta blockers
• Anticholinergic medicines, which may reduce donepezil’s effect
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may raise stomach bleeding risk
• Certain anesthetic or surgery medicines, so tell your surgical team you take donepezil
• Alcohol, which may worsen dizziness or sleep-related side effects

Store Donep 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.