Aricep 23 mg Tablet

Alzheimer's disease

BENEFITS OF ARICEP TABLET SR

In Alzheimer's disease

In people with Alzheimer’s disease, certain nerve cells die in the brain. This results in lower levels of a chemical called acetylcholine which helps nerve cells to communicate with each other. This leads to symptoms of dementia such as memory loss, confusion, disorientation, problems with speech and language, and personality changes. Aricep 23 SR Tablet increases the amount of acetylcholine and helps brain cells to communicate. It can, therefore, improve some of the symptoms such as memory, awareness, and the ability to carry out daily functions for a time. However, it is not a cure. You should use the medicine exactly as prescribed. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aricep

• Common cold
• Urinary incontinence
• Rash
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Weight loss
• Accidental injury

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aricep 23 SR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. Aricep 23 SR Tablet is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in transmmission of nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking.