Donepezil (Systemic)
Brand Names : Aricept, E2020
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits.
This is necessary to allow dose adjustments and to reduce any
unwanted effects.
Before you have any kind of surgery, dental treatment,
or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that
you are using this medicine.
Taking donepezil together with certain
medicines that are used during surgery or dental or emergency treatments may
increase the effects of those medicines and cause unwanted effects.
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy or drowsy, to have
blurred vision, or to have problems with clumsiness or unsteadiness. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you
drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are
not alert, well-coordinated, and able to see clearly.
If you think that you or someone else may have taken
an overdose of this medicine, get emergency help at once.
Taking an
overdose of this medicine may cause convulsions (seizures) or serious effects
on your heart and your breathing. Signs of overdose include increased watering
of mouth, increased sweating, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, severe
nausea, severe vomiting, slow heartbeat, and troubled breathing.
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