{"id":7675,"date":"2021-02-26T09:11:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T09:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7675"},"modified":"2021-05-20T06:39:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T06:39:38","slug":"donepezil-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/donepezil-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Donepezil STADA &#8211; Donepezil Hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 5 mg and 10 mg\u00a0film-coated tablets\u00a0<br>Donepezil hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Donepezil STADA is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil Stada belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;<strong>acetylcholinesterase inhibitors<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil Stada is used to treat the symptoms of dementia in mild to moderate&nbsp;<strong>Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil contained in Donepezil Stada may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Donepezil STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Donepezil STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to donepezil hydrochloride, or similar medicines (piperidine derivatives), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Donepezil Stada.&nbsp;Especially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are going to undergo&nbsp;<strong>surgery<\/strong>&nbsp;that requires&nbsp;<strong>anesthesia<\/strong>.&nbsp;Donepezil may enhance muscle relaxation during anesthesia.<\/li><li>If you have or have ever had any&nbsp;heart disease&nbsp;(especially&nbsp;arrhythmias, or similar conditions).&nbsp;Donepezil can lower your heart rate.<\/li><li>If you have ever had a&nbsp;stomach ulcer&nbsp;or if you are using certain painkillers (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs &#8211;&nbsp;NSAIDs, such as&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;).&nbsp;Concomitant use may lead to an increased risk of&nbsp;stomach ulcers.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to check your symptoms (such as stomach pain).<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;difficulty urinating&nbsp;or mild kidney disease.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to check your symptoms.<\/li><li>If you have ever had a&nbsp;seizure.&nbsp;Donepezil can cause new seizures.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to check your symptoms.<\/li><li>If you have ever had extrapyramidal symptoms (uncontrolled body or face movements).&nbsp;Donepezil may cause or worsen extrapyramidal symptoms.<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;<strong>asthma&nbsp;or another so-called chronic lung disease<\/strong>.&nbsp;Your symptoms may get worse.<\/li><li>If you have ever had <strong>liver disease<\/strong>&nbsp;(because your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;may need to be adjusted).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil Stada can be used by people with renal impairment or with mild to moderate hepatic impairment.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease.&nbsp;Patients with severe hepatic impairment should not use Donepezil Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Donepezil STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell<\/strong>&nbsp;your&nbsp;<strong>doctor or pharmacist<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other medicines can be affected by donepezil.&nbsp;They in turn can affect how well donepezil works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil may&nbsp;interact&nbsp;with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs for cardiovascular disease,&nbsp;<strong>quinidine<\/strong>, drugs for fungal infections,&nbsp;ketoconazole&nbsp;and itraconazole, certain&nbsp;antibiotics,&nbsp;erythromycin, and antidepressants, (selective&nbsp;serotonin reuptake inhibitors,&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;eg&nbsp;fluoxetine&nbsp;).&nbsp;These may enhance the effect of donepezil.<\/li><li>drugs used for&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;(&nbsp;rifampicin&nbsp;), drugs for&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;(&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;and carbamazepine&nbsp;).&nbsp;These medicines may reduce the effect of donepezil.<\/li><li>muscle relaxants used in anesthesia and intensive care (&nbsp;succinylcholine&nbsp;) and certain antihypertensive drugs (&nbsp;beta-blockers&nbsp;).&nbsp;The effect of both drugs can be enhanced.<\/li><li>other drugs that act in the same way as donepezil (such as galantamine or rivastigmine) and certain drugs for diarrhea,&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease,&nbsp;or&nbsp;asthma(anticholinergic drugs &#8211; drugs that affect and reduce the amount of the neurotransmitter&nbsp;acetylcholine&nbsp;in the brain).<\/li><li>anesthetics<\/li><li>painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs such as&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;(&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;) such as&nbsp;ibuprofen&nbsp;or&nbsp;diclofenac.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donepezil STADA with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should avoid alcohol during treatment as it may&nbsp;inhibit the&nbsp;effect of donepezil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no experience with the use of donepezil in pregnant women.&nbsp;<strong>Do not take donepezil if you are pregnant<\/strong>&nbsp;or planning to become pregnant, unless your doctor considers it necessary after a careful analysis of the clinical risk\/benefit.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only limited data available to assess the safety of donepezil use during breast-feeding.&nbsp;<strong>You should not breast-feed<\/strong>&nbsp;while taking donepezil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil has a small to moderate effect on the ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;Alzheimer&#8217;s disease&nbsp;can impair your ability to drive or use machines, and you should refrain from doing so unless your doctor considers it safe for you to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be that the medicine makes you feel&nbsp;<strong>tired and dizzy<\/strong>&nbsp;and that you may have&nbsp;<strong>muscle cramps<\/strong>, especially at the beginning of treatment, or after a dose increase.&nbsp;If you experience any of these symptoms, do&nbsp;not drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donepezil STADA contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Donepezil STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a guardian.&nbsp;Your guardian can help you take your medicine according to the instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common to start treatment by taking 1 white tablet of 5 mg donepezil hydrochloride in the evening.&nbsp;After one month, your doctor may ask you to take 2 white tablets of 5 mg, or instead take 1 yellow tablet of 10 mg in the evening.&nbsp;The highest recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is two white tablets of 5 mg, or 1 yellow tablet of 10 mg every night.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not change the&nbsp;dose<\/strong>&nbsp;without the advice of a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No dose adjustment is required for&nbsp;<strong>kidney disease.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have mild to moderate liver disease, your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;may&nbsp;need to be adjusted by your doctor.&nbsp;If you have a severe hepatic impairment, you should not take Donepezil Stada (see section 2. Warnings and precautions).&nbsp;If you have unexplained liver disease, your doctor may decide to completely stop your treatment with Donepezil Stada.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil Stada tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water in the evening before going to bed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how long to use the tablets.&nbsp;You need to see your doctor regularly to evaluate your treatment and assess your symptoms.&nbsp;Do not stop taking the tablets unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not recommended for use by&nbsp;<strong>children or adolescents (younger than 18 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Donepezil STADA then you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take more tablets than your doctor has told you to.&nbsp;Symptoms of donepezil overdose include severe nausea and vomiting, involuntary drooling, sweating, slow heart rate (&nbsp;bradycardia&nbsp;), low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;), difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, seizures, and increased muscle weakness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.&nbsp;Always take tablets and cartons to the hospital so that the doctor knows what you have taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Donepezil STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a tablet, simply take one tablet the next day at the usual time.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your medicine for more than a week, call your doctor before taking any more medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Donepezil STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking the tablets unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;In most cases, they go away without the need to stop treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;In such cases, you may need immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever with muscle stiffness, sweating or decreased consciousness (this is a condition called &#8216;malignant neuroleptic syndrome&#8217; or &#8216;neuroleptic malignant syndrome&#8217;) (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users).<\/li><li>Muscle weakness, soreness, or pain, especially if you also feel sick, have a high fever, or dark urine.&nbsp;The symptoms can be caused by an abnormal breakdown of the muscles which can be life-threatening and lead to kidney problems (a condition called&nbsp;rhabdomyolysis&nbsp;) (can occur in up to 1 in 10,000 users).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diarrhea, nausea, and headache.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold symptoms, vomiting, stomach discomfort, muscle cramps, tiredness, fainting, dizziness,&nbsp;insomnia&nbsp;(insomnia), pain, loss of appetite,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;eczema, hallucinations, unusual dreams and nightmares elation, aggressive behavior, urinary incontinence, urinary incontinence, urinary incontinence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cases of hallucinations, abnormal dreams and nightmares, mood, and aggressive behavior have ceased the dose reduction or&nbsp;discontinuation&nbsp;of donepezil.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seizures, slow heartbeat,&nbsp;stomach ulcers, stomach upset incl.&nbsp;gastrointestinal bleeding (may be manifested by carbon black stools or by clearly visible bleeding from the rectum), increase in blood levels of a muscle enzyme (creatine kinase).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hepatic effects (incl. Hepatitis), tremors or uncontrolled movements especially of the face and tongue but also in the hands and legs (extrapyramidal symptoms).&nbsp;Impact on heart rhythm (conduction system).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Donepezil STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The active substance is donepezil hydrochloride.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each 5 mg tablet contains 5 mg donepezil hydrochloride, equivalent to 4.56 mg donepezil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each 10 mg tablet contains 10 mg donepezil hydrochloride, equivalent to 9.12 mg donepezil.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other ingredients are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anhydrous&nbsp;lactose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregelatinized corn starch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnesium stearate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The film features:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypromellose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroxypropylcellulose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Titanium dioxide (E171)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10 mg tablet also contains yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Film-coated tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil Stada 5 mg film-coated tablets are white, round, and biconvex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diameter: 7.1 mm.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil Stada 10 mg film-coated tablets are yellow, round, and biconvex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diameter: 9.1 mm.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 7, 10, 14, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 98, 100, 112, 120, 126, 154, 182, and 196 film-coated tablets packaged in PVC \/ aluminum blister packs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastr.&nbsp;2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46 A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donepezil Stada belongs to a group of medicines called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. 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