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Lapezil 10 MG Tablet

Manufactured byLa Renon Healthcare
ContainsDonepezil
Description
Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is a medicine used to treat dementia (an impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions) associated with Alzheimer's disease (a brain disorder that causes memory problems, as well as issues with reasoning, decision-making, and planning). It does not cure Alzheimer's disease but helps to improve the symptoms and delay the progression of this condition. Lapezil 10 MG Tablet works by increasing the amount of a certain substance in your brain and improving brain function. Lapezil 10 MG Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, common cold, loss of appetite, dizziness, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become severe. Lapezil 10 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose as it may cause severe side effects. Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have or have had heart or liver problems, asthma, ulcers, or seizures (fits) before taking this medicine. Also, inform your doctor about all your current medications to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lapezil 10 MG Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Frequent urination
  • Headache
  • Weight loss
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Join pain

Uses of Lapezil 10 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Alzheimer's disease
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Lapezil 10 MG Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Lapezil 10 MG Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Lapezil 10 MG Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Lapezil 10 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety data in humans, Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Lapezil 10 MG Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety data in humans, Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Lapezil 10 MG Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Lapezil 10 MG Tablet may increase the risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have a history of ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine) or taking medications that may cause ulcers and bleeding.

Use in children

Lapezil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below the age of 18 years as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machines

The condition itself may impair your ability to drive or use heavy machines. Also, Lapezil 10 MG Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness, and muscles cramps. Hence, avoid performing activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Lapezil 10 MG Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Lapezil 10 MG Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Lapezil 10 MG Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Carvedilol

Oxcarbazepine

Tramadol

Trihexyphenidyl

Somatropin

Disease interactions

Heart Disease

Lapezil 10 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have heart problems, especially conditions that cause irregular heartbeat and affect the rhythm of the heart. This medicine may slow down the heartbeat and further worsen your condition.

Lung disease

Lapezil 10 MG Tablet may cause narrowing of the airways and increase mucous secretion. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have lung conditions causing breathing difficulty, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, as it may further worsen your condition.

Liver impairment

Lapezil 10 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have active liver problems. This medicine gets broken down in your liver, and an impaired liver may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body, leading to unwanted effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function while you take this medicine.

Seizures

A seizure is a neurological condition in which your brain activity becomes abnormal, causing uncontrolled jerking of the body. Lapezil 10 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have or have had seizures, as this medicine may trigger seizures.

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that affects movement. Lapezil 10 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have Parkinson's disease as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Lapezil 10 MG Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Lapezil 10 MG Tablet improves brain function by increasing the amount of a certain naturally occurring substance (Acetylcholine) in your brain.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Feb 2022

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