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Donepezil Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Donepezil Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On this episode I discuss the pharmacology of donepezil.
Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. In dementia, that is a deficiency in acetylcholine and donepezil helps preserve this neurotransmitter.
Donepezil can cause weight loss, GI upset, and diarrhea. This is an important monitoring parameter in our dementia patients.
There is the possibility for donepezil to cause bradycardia and insomnia. Keep an eye out for these adverse effects as they can and do happen in real practice.
Anticholinergics are notorious for blunting the effects of donepezil. We must look out for drug interactions from older anticholinergics like diphenhydramine, amitriptyline, and hydroxyzine.
Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. In dementia, that is a deficiency in acetylcholine and donepezil helps preserve this neurotransmitter.
Donepezil can cause weight loss, GI upset, and diarrhea. This is an important monitoring parameter in our dementia patients.
There is the possibility for donepezil to cause bradycardia and insomnia. Keep an eye out for these adverse effects as they can and do happen in real practice.
Anticholinergics are notorious for blunting the effects of donepezil. We must look out for drug interactions from older anticholinergics like diphenhydramine, amitriptyline, and hydroxyzine.
Released:
Apr 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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