dozil 5mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is dozil 5mg tablet used for?
Aricep 5 Tablet (Donepezil) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Donepezil (5mg), which Reversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, increasing acetylcholine levels i. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Donepezil
- Manufacturer: Zota Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ dozil 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease; also used for severe Alzheimer's disease.
Off-label uses: Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Donepezil |
| Brand Name | Aricep 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Zota Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Cholinesterase inhibitors - Alzheimer's disease |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Reversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take dozil 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of dozil 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Anorexia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Syncope
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Seizures
- QT prolongation
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Rhabdomyolysis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinergics | Major | Reduced efficacy of donepezil |
| Succinylcholine | Major | Prolonged neuromuscular blockade |
| NSAIDs | Major | Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding |
| CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., quinidine) | Moderate | Increased donepezil levels |
| CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) | Moderate | Increased donepezil levels |
| CYP2D6 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine) | Moderate | Decreased donepezil levels |
| CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) | Moderate | Decreased donepezil levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Possible decreased absorption |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Possible increased donepezil levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Anticholinergic drugs
- Cholinergic agonists
- Succinylcholine
- NSAIDs
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- CYP2D6 inducers
- CYP3A4 inducers
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food delays absorption but does not affect overall bioavailability.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to donepezil or piperidine derivatives; history of gastrointestinal bleeding; sick sinus syndrome or other supraventricular conduction abnormalities.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Cognitive function, behavior, heart rate, gastrointestinal symptoms, weight.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in animal milk, unknown in humans.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; atropine for cholinergic crisis; monitor for bradycardia and seizures.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.