Donepezil: study card

Donepezil — Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.

Generic name
Donepezil
Class
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Mechanism
Reversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase, increasing acetylcholine and enhancing cholinergic function.
Used for
Alzheimer's dementia (mild to severe)
Common side effects
Nausea; Diarrhea; Insomnia; Vomiting; Muscle cramps
Warnings
Bradycardia or heart block; GI bleeding / peptic ulcer; Seizures
Interactions
Anticholinergic medications; Succinylcholine-type muscle relaxants; Cholinergic agonists (bethanechol)

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Label date: 20260909 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.

Pronunciation

Donepezil: doe-NEP-e-zil

Pronunciation is shown for the US English generic name.

Body system

Neurology · 18 Drug cards

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