| Drug Name: | Donepezil |
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| Drug Class: | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase, leading to increased levels of acetylcholine in the brain
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| Use: | - Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Muscle cramps
- Fatigue
- Headache
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to donepezil or piperidine derivatives
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Concomitant use with other acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
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| Specialty: | - Neurology
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
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