donepezil(Aricept)
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (centrally selective)
Pronunciation
/doʊˈnɛpəzɪl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- donepezil
- Brand names
- Aricept
- Therapeutic class
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (centrally selective)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at bedtime; if insomnia, switch to morning.
- Take with or without food.
- Report fainting, slow heartbeat, GI bleeding.
- May take 4-6 weeks to see cognitive benefit.
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Sources
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