Neurology · Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Donepezil
Dose
5 mg nocte × 4 weeks then 10 mg nocte.
Use
Mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Monitoring
Pulse (bradycardia), weight, GI tolerance, cognitive response at 3 months.
Side effects
- • Nausea, diarrhoea
- • Bradycardia, syncope
- • Vivid dreams
- • Muscle cramps
Related in WardRound
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
