Aricep 5 Tablet

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Overview

Product introduction

Aricep 5 Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive illness that gradually affects memory and thinking. It does not cure this illness but may help improve memory, awareness, and other symptoms.

Your doctor will explain how to take Aricep 5 Tablet. You may take it with food, preferably at night before going to bed. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose may change from time to time to suit your individual needs. It can take up to a few weeks for symptoms to improve so keep taking your medicine regularly. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, weight loss (anorexia), headache, loss of appetite, common cold, urinary incontinence, and rash. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to the Aricep 5 Tablet. If they are severe or will not go away, you should contact your doctor.

Before using Aricep 5 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, stomach ulcers, epilepsy, or asthma. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. During pregnancy, this medicine should only be taken if it is advised.


 

Benefits

Uses of Aricep Tablet

Benefits of Aricep Tablet

In Alzheimer's disease

In people with Alzheimer’s disease, certain nerve cells die in the brain. This results in lower levels of a chemical called acetylcholine which helps nerve cells to communicate with each other. This leads to symptoms of dementia such as memory loss, confusion, disorientation, problems with speech and language, and personality changes. Aricep 5 Tablet increases the amount of acetylcholine and helps brain cells to communicate. It can, therefore, improve some of the symptoms such as memory, awareness, and the ability to carry out daily functions for a time. However, it is not a cure. You should use the medicine exactly as prescribed. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.


 

Side Effects

Side effects of Aricep Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aricep

  • Common cold
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Weight loss
  • Accidental injury


 

Safety Advice

Safety advice

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Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aricep 5 Tablet.

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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aricep 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aricep 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Driving

UNSAFE

Aricep 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aricep 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aricep 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Liver

CAUTION

Aricep 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aricep 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.


 

How to use

How to use Aricep Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aricep 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Aricep Tablet works

Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. Aricep 5 Tablet is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in transmmission of nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking.


 

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