Depzil
Depzil Products are primarily used for
Alzheimer's disease
About Depzil Products
Uses of Depzil Products
Donepezil is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It should be used in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Depzil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Depzil are Nausea, Diarrhea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Weight loss, Accidental injury.
How Depzil Products work
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. Donepezil 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.
Patient Concerns about Depzil Products
Frequently asked questions about Depzil Products
Frequently asked questions about Donepezil
Q. Why is Depzil 10mg Tablet taken at night?
Depzil 10mg Tablet is recommended to be taken before going to bed to reduce gastrointestinal side effects or nausea, which is commonly seen in some patients in the first few weeks of treatment.
Q. Do the gastrointestinal side effects due to Depzil 10mg Tablet persist for a long time?
Gastrointestinal side effects may appear during the first few weeks of treatment with Depzil 10mg Tablet. This can be minimized by taking Depzil 10mg Tablet at bedtime and with food. Generally, these side effects are mild and disappear within a few weeks with continued treatment.
Q. How long does it take for Depzil 10mg Tablet to start working?
Within the first month of treatment with Depzil 10mg Tablet, you may experience improvement in thinking and remembering (cognitive effect). However, it may take about 12 weeks to see the full benefits.
Q. When should Depzil 10mg Tablet be stopped?
Do not stop Depzil 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. This medicine only helps to control your condition but does not cure it. Therefore, it may take several weeks to show benefits, so do not be discouraged if you do not see an improvement straight away. But, in case your condition starts worsening and you feel that it is no longer helping you, then you should consult a doctor before stopping it.
Q. For how long does Depzil 10mg Tablet stay in your system?
Depzil 10mg Tablet gets removed from the body very slowly. It takes about two weeks or more for Depzil 10mg Tablet to be completely removed from the system.
Q. Does Depzil 10mg Tablet cause depression?
No, Depzil 10mg Tablet does not cause depression. If you are experiencing symptoms, then it could be due to existing Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. What if I take more than the prescribed dose of Depzil 10mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Depzil 10mg Tablet may cause vomiting, increased sweating or saliva production, slow heartbeat, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, seizures or fits, weakness, low blood pressure, convulsions, and inability to control your bowel motions or passing of urine (incontinence). You should seek immediate help from a doctor or emergency service of a nearby hospital.
Q. I have been taking indomethacin for arthritis. Can I take Depzil 10mg Tablet?
Depzil 10mg Tablet does not interfere with the working of indomethacin, but indomethacin individually increases the risk of stomach bleeding when taken for a long time. Therefore, if you experience any symptoms of stomach bleeding, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Does Depzil 10mg Tablet cause hallucinations?
Hallucinations are a common side effect of Depzil 10mg Tablet, though not everyone is affected. Other common psychiatric side effects include agitation, aggressive behavior, nightmares, and abnormal dreams.
Q. Who should not take Depzil 10mg Tablet?
Depzil 10mg Tablet should not be taken by patients who have hypersensitivity to Depzil 10mg Tablet hydrochloride, piperidine derivatives, or to any active ingredients used in the medicine. Also, it should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.
Q. Can it cause insomnia?
Yes, insomnia (sleeplessness) is a common side effect of Depzil 10mg Tablet. Dizziness and fainting can also be seen as common side effects. Though these side effects are common, they do not occur in everyone.
Products for Depzil
Depzil 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹170
Depzil 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹77
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