Donecept 5 Tablet Information

Donecept 5 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease. Secondary and off-label uses of Donecept 5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Donecept 5 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Donecept 5 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Donecept 5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Donecept 5 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Donecept 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Donecept 5 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Donecept 5 Tablet contraindications section.

Besides this, Donecept 5 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Donecept 5 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Donecept Benefits & Uses
Donecept Dosage & How to Take
Donecept Side Effects
Donecept Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Donecept with Other Drugs
Donecept Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Donecept
Donecept Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Donecept 5 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Donecept 5 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Poor memory (Read More - Home Remedies to Improve Memory)
Memory Loss
Amnesia

Donecept 5 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Dementia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Dementia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For duration follow doctor's advice

Donecept 5 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Donecept 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Donecept may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Donecept again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Donecept 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Donecept. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Donecept 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Donecept is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Donecept 5 Tablet on the Liver?

Donecept may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Donecept 5 Tablet on the Heart?

Donecept has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Donecept 5 Tablet with Other Drugs

Donecept 5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Quinidine

Amiodarone

Amoxapine

Aripiprazole

Moderate

Phenobarbital

Mild

Aspirin

Dexamethasone

Donecept 5 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Donecept 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Gastritis

Frequently asked Questions about Donecept 5 Tablet

Is this Donecept 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Donecept 5 Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Donecept 5 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Donecept 5 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Donecept 5 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Donecept 5 Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Donecept 5 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Donecept 5 Tablet

Taking Donecept 5 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Donecept 5 Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Donecept 5 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe