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Donepezil HCL

CNS stimulants

Description

Donepezil is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality)and in people who have Alzheimer's disease

Mechanism of action

It exerts its therapeutic effect by enhancing cholinergic function. This is accomplished by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine through reversible inhibition of its hydrolysis by acetyl cholinesterase.

 

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Mechanism of action

It exerts its therapeutic effect by enhancing cholinergic function. This is accomplished by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine through reversible inhibition of its hydrolysis by acetyl cholinesterase.

 

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