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Pezil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease. The alternative uses of Pezil have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pezil. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Pezil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pezil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Pezil's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pezil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Pezil since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pezil contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Pezil with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pezil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pezil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pezil is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pezil safe for pregnant women?
Pezil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Pezil again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pezil safe during breastfeeding?
Pezil should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pezil on the Kidneys?
Pezil does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pezil on the Liver?
Pezil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Pezil on the Heart?
Pezil may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Pezil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pezil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pezil habit forming or addictive?
Pezil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pezil. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Pezil should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pezil has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pezil
Taking Pezil with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pezil
Taking Pezil with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 458
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 108
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aricept® (donepezil hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aricept® (donepezil hydrochloride)
