Donepezil Flashcards
1
Q
Class of donepezil
A
Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitors
2
Q
How does donepezil increase cholinergic transmission
A
— hydrolysis of ACTCh
3
Q
Indication for donepezil
A
Alzheimer’s disease
4
Q
What kind of heart conditions may contraindicate donepezil
A
Cardiac issues
5
Q
Side effects of donepezil
A
- diarrhoea
- headache
- nausea
6
Q
Donepezil is mostly excreted via
A
Urine
7
Q
What substance renders donepezil useless
A
Alcohol
