Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Forms:
Tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, transdermal patch
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Donepezil (Aricept) Drug Class
Donepezil (doe-nep-eh-zil) belongs to a group of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors.
Donepezil (Aricept) Age Range
Donepezil is approved for use in adults. It is typically prescribed to older adults with dementia symptoms. The safety and clinical effects of donepezil in pediatric patients have not been established.
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