Curlovon 5 5 mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 18 February 2016
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer's disease.
Dosage (summary)
Start at 5 mg once daily, may increase to 10 mg after 4-6 weeks.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 3-4 hours, Duration: 70 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended; safety not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- Anticholinergics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to donepezil
- Children
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take at the same time daily
- Report any unusual symptoms
- Avoid driving if affected
Serious warnings
- Monitor for therapeutic effect
- Risk of bradycardia
- Potential for gastrointestinal bleeding
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