Admenta-5

Composition of Admenta-5

Admenta-5 contains Donepezil hydrochloride 5 mg (as film-coated tablet). It belongs to the Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Admenta-5

• Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease dementia to improve or maintain memory
• awareness and ability to perform daily activities

Key benefits

• Helps improve memory and thinking
• May improve attention and daily functioning
• Helps reduce behavioural symptoms in Alzheimer’s
• Once-daily dosing convenience

How Admenta-5 works

Donepezil is a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It increases acetylcholine levels in the brain by reducing its breakdown, which may help improve cognitive function and behaviour in Alzheimer’s disease.

How to take Admenta-5

Oral tablet: usually taken once daily at bedtime. Swallow whole with water; can be taken with or without food. Use exactly as prescribed and do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Admenta-5 as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Admenta-5 than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Admenta-5

Most side effects of Admenta-5 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• insomnia
• fatigue
• muscle cramps

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Admenta-5

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with heart rhythm problems (bradycardia, sick sinus, conduction defects), history of fainting, peptic ulcer/bleeding, asthma/COPD, seizures, urinary obstruction, liver impairment. May cause dizziness or syncope—avoid driving if affected. Inform doctor before surgery/anaesthesia.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticholinergics (may reduce effect), other cholinesterase inhibitors, NSAIDs (increased GI bleeding risk), beta-blockers and other bradycardia-causing drugs (increased risk of slow heart rate), CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, erythromycin, fluoxetine, paroxetine) may increase levels, enzyme inducers (e.g., rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine) may reduce levels

How to store Admenta-5

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-dementia

Drug class:

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor