Alzil-M 5 Tablet

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Alzil-M 5 Tablet, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Alzil-M 5 Tablet and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 232
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Donepezil (5mg) + Memantine (5mg)
Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Alzheimer's disease

Description

Alzil-M 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat Alzheimer's disease
It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's by improving memory and thinking
It also increases the levels of a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals
Alzil-M 5 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but you may take it with food to avoid a stomach upset
However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood
Do not skip any doses, but if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, and headache
It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness
So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea.
Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, stomach ulcers, epilepsy or asthma
It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Alzil-M 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alzil-M 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alzil-M 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alzil-M 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Alzil-M 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Alzil-M 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alzil-M 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alzil-M 5 Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Alzil-M 5 Tablet

In Alzheimer's disease Alzil-M 5 Tablet improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition
This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively
It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life
Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor
It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alzil-M 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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