Donamem 5

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Donamem 5 Tablet, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is used to treat a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, communicate, think clearly, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality in people who have Alzheimer’s disease.

Donamem 5 Details

Composition = Donepezil + Memantine

Dosage = 5mg + 5mg

Indication = Alzheimer’s disease

Manufacturer = Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

What Is Donamem 5?

Memantine hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-dementia medicines. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to a disturbance of message signals in the brain. The brain contains so-called N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptors that are involved in transmitting nerve signals important in learning and memory. Memantine hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called NMDA-receptor antagonists.

How Does Donamem 5 Work?

Donamem 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Donepezil and Memantine which treat Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor while Memantine is an NMDA inhibitor. Together, they balance the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and help in the transmission of nerve signals.

What Is Route Of Administration?

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. Donamem 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage Of Donamem 5

Donamem 10 Tablet

Donamem Forte Tablet

Side Effects Of Donamem 5

Major

Headache

Dizziness

Constipation

Hypertension

Somnolence

Anxiety

Confusion

Hallucinations

Fatigue

Abnormal gait

Hypertonia

Vomiting

Fungal infections

Minor

Cystitis

Thromboembolism

Increased libido

Psychotic reactions

Pancreatitis

Agranulocytosis

Leucopenia

Thrombocytopenia

Pancytopenia

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Congestive heart failure

Drug To Drug Interaction

Some drugs can interact with Donapezil and Memantine. Let your doctor know in advance if you are already using any of these interacting drugs: Erythromycin, Galantamine, Paroxetine, antifungal medicine like ketoconazole or others, Rivastigmine, Atropine, Belladonna, Scopolamine, Bladder or Urinary Medicines such as Darifenacin, Flavoxate, Oxybutynin or others, Bronchodilators such as Ipratropium or Tiotropium, Irritable Bowel Medicines such as Dicyclomine, Hyoscyamine, or Propantheline, ulcer medications like mepenzolate or glycopyrrolate, or nsaids such as ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen, or others.

The list of drugs mentioned here in this guide is not a complete one and there may be other interacting drugs. Share the list of all present medication which you may be using with your doctor. Never start a new medication on your own.

While Tacking Donamem 5

Do

Have a diabetes history

Have a seizure disorder

Have heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)

Have the condition of vertigo or very fast heart beat

Have high blood pressure

Have a history of epilepsy

Don’t

Donapezil containing drugs may impact your thinking capabilities and reflexes. So, take extra care while indulging in activities that require a high degree of mental awareness and thinking such as driving

If you are scheduled for a surgery, you may be required to suspend taking this drug for a short period. Notify your surgeon well in advance that you are taking this medication

Uses Of Donamem 5

Donamem 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Storage Of Donamem 5

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Memantine hydrochloride after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.