Donamem 5 Tablet (Donepezil 5mg / Memantine 5mg)

Donamem 5 Tablet Donamem 5 Tablet is a combination of medicine, which is used for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a condition in which the patient’s memory and ability to think, communicate, learn, and handle daily activities are impaired slowly. This medicine does not cure Alzheimer’s disease; it improves the symptoms of the disease and delays disease progression. Side effects Major & minor side effects for Donamem 5 Tablet Diarrhea Loss of appetite Nausea and Vomiting Muscle cramps Frequent urination Headache Unusual bleeding Joint pain Shortness of breath Hallucinations Dizziness and Drowsiness Irregular heart beat Weight loss Body pain Uses of Donamem 5 Tablet What is it prescribed for? Alzheimer’s disease This medicine is used for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a condition in which the patient’s memory and ability to think, communicate, learn, and handle daily activities are impaired slowly. It helps to improve symptoms of and slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Related Product Donamem 5 Tablet Donamem 10 Tablet When not to use? Allergy This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to memantine, donepezil, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation. Dosage Missed Dose Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose. Overdose Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. General Instructions Take this medicine with or without food. Follow all the labeled instructions while taking this medicine. A caregiver has to monitor the drug intake by the patient. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Warnings Warnings for special population Pregnancy This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Breast-feeding This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. General warnings Gastrointestinal bleeding and/or Peptic ulcer disease This medicine is known to increase gastric acid secretion and may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Inform the doctor if you have any symptoms of blood in stools and burning stomach. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition. Seizures This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are suffering from seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition. Genitourinary conditions This medicine should be used with caution in patients with genitourinary conditions due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition. Cardiovascular diseases This medicine should be used with caution in patients with preexisting bradycardia or heart disease like heart failure, stroke, heart block, etc due to the increased risk of adverse effects. A fall in blood pressure, changes in the pulse, dizziness and other associated complications should be reported to the doctor on priority. It is advised to not take this medicine if the patient has recently suffered a heart attack. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition. Use in children This medicine is not recommended for use in children or adolescents since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.