Name: Donepezil
Other Names: Aricepts™
Therapeutic Applications: cognition/memory enhancement
Therapy Types: pharmacological
Mechanisms: cholinesterase inhibitors
Development Statu READ MORE http://www.alzforum.org/dis/tre/drc/detail.asp...
Brand name: Aricept
Generic name: Donepezil hydrochloride
Why is Aricept prescribed?
Aricept is one of the few drugs that can provide some relief from the symptoms of early Alzheimer's dis READ MORE http://www.pdrhealth.com/drugs/rx/rx-mono.aspx...
USES: Donepezil is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to fu READ MORE http://www.rxlist.com/aricept-drug.htm
Aricept (donepezil) is approved for treating all stages of Alzheimer's. In addition, several placebo-controlled trials have found it improves cognitive function in people with vascular dementia. Brief overview on uses, common side effects, precautions, drug interactions, overdose, and storage.