Fordesia
Fordesia contains Donepezil HCl, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor from
piperidine class that reversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase enzyme. It is
indicated as symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate dementia in
Alzheimer’s disease.
Donepezil HCl increases cholinergic function by increasing acetylcholine
concentration through inhibition of acetylcholine hydrolysis by
acetylcholinesterase.
Composition
Each tablet contains Donepezil HCl 5 mg
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer’s disease
Contra Indication
Patients who are hypersensitive to Donepezil HCl, Piperidin derivative, or to other component in Fordesia
Warning
• Supraventricular cardiac conduction disorders
• History of ulcer disease, asthma, NSAID therapy
Adverse Reaction
Diarrhea, muscle cramps, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, dizziness, psychiatric disturbances
Dosage
5 mg daily
Dosage may be increased to 10 mg daily following 1 mounth clinical assessment
Presentation
Box / 3 strip @ 10 tablets