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Alzidoc 5mg Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

DONEPEZIL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Alzidoc 5mg Tablet

Alzidoc 5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'anti-Alzheimer's drug', primarily indicated in the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s disease. In Alzheimer's disease, the brain cells degenerate and die, which causes a gradual decline in behavioural and social skills and thinking ability (dementia), which affects a person's ability to function independently. The signs include confusion, increasing memory loss, and behavioural changes.

Alzidoc 5mg Tablet contains Donepezil that falls in the category of drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. This drug increases the levels of a substance (acetylcholine) in the brain, which is involved in improving memory functioning by slowing down the breakdown of acetylcholine (a substance that allows nerves to communicate and important for normal brain functioning).

Take Alzidoc 5mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Alzidoc 5mg Tablet based on your medical condition. A person taking Alzidoc 5mg Tablet may experience some undesirable effects of this medicine like insomnia, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, vomiting, fatigue, weight loss, and nausea. This happens because the body is adjusting to the new medicine. If a person notices severe side effects of medicine like dizziness, constipation, drowsiness, fainting, frequent urination, headache, joint pain, mental depression, and pain, or if side effects do not go within a couple of days, then they need to consult with the doctor immediately.

A person cannot take Alzidoc 5mg Tablet if they are hypersensitive to any of the components present in this medicine. A person facing medical conditions like a heart rhythm disorder, a stomach ulcer, urination problems, asthma or other breathing disorder, seizure, and liver or kidney disease need to tell their doctor before taking this medicine. A woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding needs to tell their doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine should be prescribed with caution in patients having a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease.

Uses of Alzidoc 5mg Tablet

Alzheimer's disease

Directions for Use

Take Alzidoc 5mg Tablet with or without food as advised by a doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Alzidoc 5mg Tablet belongs to the category of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, prescribed for treating the symptoms of dementia in persons having mild and moderately severe Alzheimer's disease. Alzidoc 5mg Tablet works by helping the nerve cells communicate with each other by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain. It stops the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain, which is an important substance that is responsible for nerve communication. By doing so it helps a person to live a normal life.

Storage

Keep Alzidoc 5mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Alzidoc 5mg Tablet
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the 7 step-by-step strategies to manage the side effect of "inability to sleep" caused by medication usage:
  • Prepare for a restful night's sleep: Develop a calming pre-sleep routine, like reading or meditation, to help your body relax and prepare for sleep.
  • Create a sleep-conducive Environment: Make bedroom a sleep haven by ensuring it is quiet, dark and calm.
  • Follow a Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and get up at the same time every day to help regulate your body's internal clock and increase sleep quality.
  • Try relaxing techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness meditation and any others.
  • Limit stimulating activities before bedtime: Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
  • Monitor Progress: Keep track of your sleep patterns to identify areas for improvement.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If these steps don't improve your sleep, consult a doctor for further guidance and therapy.
  • Avoid massaging the bruise, as this might worsen the damage to the injured tissue.
  • Resting the affected area helps prevent more injury and aids healing.
  • Place a cloth-wrapped ice pack or cold compress on the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • If the bruise is extensive, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms like warmth, redness, or swelling, get medical help.
  • Please inform your doctor about joint swelling, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet.
  • Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Whenever there is swelling, apply heat or cold packs to the affected joint that can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Chest pain may last for a while and needs immediate medical attention as it is a significant health issue to be attended to.
  • Take rest and refrain from doing physical activity for a while, and restart after a few days.
  • Try applying an ice pack to the strained area for at least 20 minutes thrice a day. Ice pack thus helps reduce inflammation.
  • Sit upright and maintain proper posture if there is persistent chest pain. • Use extra pillows to elevate your position and prop your chest up while sleeping.
  • Dehydration would need immediate medical attention if its severe where medical help can save you from crisis.
  • In case the level of dehydration is from mild to moderate, drink plenty of water for an immediate relief.
  • Seek a place where the surrounding temperature is less and try to stay away from heat and humidity.
  • Lie down by keeping a cool and wet towel on your forehead to prevent high temperature in your body to avoid dehydration.
  • Talk to your medical practitioner and use oral rehydrating salts to replace the lost salts from your body.

Drug Warnings

A person should tell their doctor if they are taking any prescription or herbal medicine as certain medicines may weaken or strengthen the effects of Alzidoc 5mg Tablet. A person should avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may reduce the effects of medication.  A woman who is pregnant or breast-feeding should ask their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Alzheimer’s disease may affect the ability to drive so a person must not perform any activity that needs mental alertness unless your doctor tells you that it is safe to do so.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DonepezilCyclopentolate
Severe
DonepezilIomeprol
Severe

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DonepezilCyclopentolate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Cyclopentolate with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet can reduce the levels and effects of Cyclopentolate.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cyclopentolate and Alzidoc 5mg Tablet, but it can be taken when prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
DonepezilIomeprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Alzidoc 5mg Tablet can increase the risk of developing seizures. The risk increases in patients with a history of seizure or head injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Alzidoc 5mg Tablet with Iomeprol can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms like shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DonepezilIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Iohexol and Alzidoc 5mg Tablet can increase the risk of developing seizures. The risk increases in patients with a history of seizure or head injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Alzidoc 5mg Tablet and Iohexol together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DonepezilIopamidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet:
The combined use of iopamidol and Alzidoc 5mg Tablet can increase the risk of developing seizures. The risk increases in patients with a history of seizures or head injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alzidoc 5mg Tablet with Iopamidol together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms like shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DonepezilBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet:
Taking bupropion with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet may increase the levels of Alzidoc 5mg Tablet and the risk of developing seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of bupropion along with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken when recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DonepezilTramadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Alzidoc 5mg Tablet with tramadol can increase the risk of developing seizures. The risk increases in patients with a history of seizure or head injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alzidoc 5mg Tablet with tramadol together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, increased heart rate, blurred vision, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DonepezilMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alzidoc 5mg Tablet:
The combined use of metrizamide and Alzidoc 5mg Tablet can increase the risk of developing seizures. If you have a history of seizures or a head injury, contact your doctor immediately.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Alzidoc 5mg Tablet and Metrizamide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A person dealing with Alzheimer's disease needs to take proper nutrition to make their body strong and healthy. For a patient dealing with dementia, poor nutrition can affect behavioral symptoms and may cause weight loss.
  • Consume more whole grains, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and lean protein foods, and cut down high saturated fat, refined sugars, and cholesterol from your diet.
  • Patients dealing with dementia should do meditation activities that help calm down their minds and make medicine work more efficiently.
  • Do physical exercises that are safe for Alzheimer/ dementia patients.

Side Effects of Alzidoc 5mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle cramps
  • Nausea
  • Trouble in sleeping
  • Unusual tiredness
  • Weakness
  • Vomiting

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- ALZHEIMER'S AGENTS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

No, you should not drive after taking Alzidoc 5mg Tablet as Alzheimer’s disease already affects a person's ability to drive or operate machinery Also, this medicine causes in the body, so a person should perform these activities unless their doctor prescribes them to do so.

Apart from consuming less alcohol a person can eat and drink normally while taking this medicine.

Alzidoc 5mg Tablet works by helping the nerve cells to communicate with each other by increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain. It stops the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain which is an important substance that is responsible for nerve communication. By doing so it helps a person to cope up with dementia and to live a normal life.  

Alzidoc 5mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.

No, a person taking antibiotics (Rifampicin) is not allowed to take this medicine as it may cause serious drug interaction in the body and may weaken the effects of the medicine.

If a woman is pregnant or breast-feeding, then they need to ask with their doctor before taking this medicine. While Alzidoc 5mg Tablet is not allowed to use in breastfeeding females.

Alzidoc 5mg Tablet consists of lactose so if you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

You should immediately report to the doctor as an overdose of this medicine may make you sick, cause drooling, sweating, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, etc.

You should not stop taking the medicine unless told suggested by your doctor as it may make the benefits of your treatment will gradually fade away.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • APIXABAN
  • TOLTERODINE
  • FLUOXETINE

Special Advise

Certain Cognitive and neuropsychological tests are done to diagnose dementia.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Alzheimer's disease: It is a chronic progressive disease in which the brain cells degenerate and die and is the most common cause of dementia.  Dementia affects a person's ability to function independently and affects a person's thinking, judgment, behaviour, and memory. Persons dealing with this disease face symptoms like memory loss that affects daily activities, difficulty in doing familiar tasks and problem-solving, trouble in speech or writing, decreased judgment /personal hygiene, and personality changes.

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