Donep-M Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat Alzheimers disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimers by improving memory and thinking. It also increases the levels of a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.
Donep-M Tablet can be taken with or without food, but you may take it with food to avoid a stomach upset. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. Do not skip any doses, but if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and headache. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea.
Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, stomach ulcers, epilepsy or asthma. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
USES OF DONEP-M TABLET
- Alzheimers disease
BENEFITS OF DONEP-M TABLET
In Alzheimers disease
SIDE EFFECTS OF DONEP-M TABLET
Common side effects of Donep-M
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Bleeding under the skin
Donep-M Tablet 15’s is a combination drug containing a ‘neurological medicine,’ primarily used to treat Alzheimer’s disease (memory loss). Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neuro disorder that affects the brain. It causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells (neurons) to die.
Donep-M Tablet 15’s is a combination medication containing Donepezil and Memantine, which treat Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor that works by preventing the breakdown of the chemical acetylcholine and improving the function of nerve cells in the brain. Memantine works by lowering the level of the chemical in the brain, which is responsible to cause symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Together, both of them balance the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and help transmit nerve signals.
Take Donep-M Tablet 15’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Donep-M Tablet 15’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. Preferably take it before just bedtime. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, dryness in the mouth, dizziness, nausea, diarrhoea, headache. Most of these side effects of Donep-M Tablet 15’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Donep-M Tablet 15’s may cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive a car or operate any machinery that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Increase the intake of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking Donep-M Tablet 15’s as it may cause diarrhoea. Before using Donep-M Tablet 15’s, inform your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, stomach ulcers, epilepsy, or asthma.
Alzheimer’s disease (memory loss)
Medicinal Benefits
Donep-M Tablet 15’s is a combination medication containing Donepezil and Memantine, which treat Alzheimer’s disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s by improving memory and thinking. It also increases the levels of a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor that works by improving the function of nerve cells in the brain by preventing the breakdown of the chemical acetylcholine. Memantine works by lowering the level of chemicals in the brain, which is responsible for causing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Together, they balance the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and help transmit nerve signals.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Donep-M Tablet 15’s
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dryness in the mouth
- Dizziness
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
HOW TO USE DONEP-M TABLET
HOW DONEP-M TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Liver
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DONEP M TABLET?
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Donep M Tablet 15’s if you are allergic to Donep M Tablet 15’s or any of its ingredients. Donep M Tablet 15’s may cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Increase the intake of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking Donep M Tablet 15’s as it may cause diarrhoea. Before using Donep M Tablet 15’s, inform your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, stomach ulcers, epilepsy, or asthma. Take Donep M Tablet 15’s preferably just before bedtime.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Disease Interaction: Donep M Tablet 15’s is known to interact in patients with kidney or liver disease, asthma, heart disease, history of seizures, stomach ulcers, history of intestinal bleeding, urination problems, bladder obstruction.
Drug-Food Interaction: Donep M Tablet 15’s is known to interact with alcohol as it might increase sleepiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Donep M Tablet 15’s is known to interact with pain killers (aspirin), anticholinergics (donepezil), antiparkinson’s disease (amantadine), ketamine, dextromethorphan), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), anti-epilepsy medicines (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), anti-tuberculosis medicines (rifampin), stomach ulcer medicines (cimetidine, ranitidine), dopaminergic agonists (bromocriptine).
FAQs
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