ARICEP-M TABLET
Manufacturer: Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt LtdMedicine composition: Donepezil, Memantine
Prescription: required
Description:
ARICEP-M TABLET, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is used to treat a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, communicate, think clearly, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality in people who have Alzheimer's disease. It improves mental function by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain. However, it does not cure Alzheimer’s disease completely. Possible side effects of this medicine include loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhoea or muscle cramping.
Certain conditions may require you to be extra careful while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have these conditions :
- Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- Are taking any other prescribed or over the counter medicines.
- Are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances.
- A history of certain heart problems, stomach or bowel problems, liver or kidney problems, lung or breathing problems, muscle problems, low thyroid hormone levels, or urinary blockage.
- Brain lesions or tumours, a recent head injury, or a history of seizures
- Have Parkinson disease or metabolism problems
ARICEP-M TABLET comes as a tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food, in the evening just before bedtime. Your doctor may prescribe to you a low dose initially to decrease the risk of side effects and gradually increase your dose after 4 to 6 weeks. Your doctor may increase your dose again 3 or more months later. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Uses:
- Alzheimer's disease
ARICEP-M TABLET is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease which is a progressive brain disorder characterized by memory loss and difficulty in thinking.
Side Effects:
In addition to its intended effect, ARICEP-M TABLET may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.
- Diarrhea- Moderate Common
- Loss of appetite- Moderate Common
- Nausea and Vomiting- Moderate Common
- Trouble sleeping- Moderate Common
- Muscle cramps- Moderate Common
- Dizziness- Moderate Less Common
- Frequent urination- Moderate Less Common
- Headache- Moderate Less Common
- Weight loss- Moderate Less Common
- Unusual bleeding- Moderate Less Common
- Join pain- Moderate Less Common
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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