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DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 90-count

by DirectRx · 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (72189-265-90)
NDC 72189-0265-90
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-265-90 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-265-90
Product NDC 72189-265
11-digit billing NDC 72189026590
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 997223
UNII 3O2T2PJ89D
Application # ANDA200292
SPL Set ID cb1b3ed1-6e68-08e2-e053-2995a90a68c4
Established class (EPC) Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Cholinesterase Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-09-03
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE
GPI-14 62051025100320
GPI class Donepezil HCl
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72189-265-90 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 72189-0265-90. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Cholinesterase Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Anticholinesterases
How it works Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerDirectRx
Application holderPRINSTON PHARMACEUTICAL INC
FDA applicationANDA200292 (ANDA)
Labeler code72189
First marketedSep 2021
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio49 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Unfortunately, no — donepezil doesn't cure Alzheimer's disease, and it won't stop the disease from progressing over time. What it can do is help manage symptoms like memory and thi...
  • Will donepezil cure my family member's Alzheimer's disease?
  • You should take donepezil once a day in the evening, just before going to bed. Food doesn't affect how well it's absorbed, so you can take it with or without a meal — whatever work...
  • When should I take donepezil, and does it matter if I take it with food?
📖 Read our full Donepezil guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color yellow
ShapeRound
ImprintHH210
Size8 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1339 $12.05 / 90 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg 55111-0357-05 Dr. 500 tablets $0.048 AB Discontinued —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 00904-6478-61 Major 1 tablet $0.048 AB Availability likely —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 16571-0779-03 Rising 30 tablets $0.048 AB Availability likely —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 33342-0028-07 Macleods 30 tablets $0.048 AB Availability likely —
donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg 43547-0276-03 Solco 30 tablets $0.048 AB Availability likely —
Donepezil 10 mg 60687-0303-01 American 100 tablets $0.048 AB Availability likely —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 71093-0128-01 ACI 30 tablets $0.048 — Discontinued —
Donepezil 10 mg 82009-0120-05 Quallent 500 tablets $0.048 AB Availability likely —
Aricept 10 mg 62856-0246-30 Eisai 30 tablets $16.197 AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 00615-8313-05 NCS 15 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 13668-0103-05 Torrent 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg 29300-0249-01 Unichem 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Donepezil 10 mg 31722-0738-01 Camber 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg 43547-0879-03 Solco 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 46708-0296-10 Alembic 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil 10 mg 50090-2627-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 50228-0140-10 ScieGen 1000 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 55154-7882-00 Cardinal 1 tablet — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 60429-0322-10 Golden 1000 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 62332-0093-10 Alembic 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 65862-0326-01 Aurobindo 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg 70518-1666-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 71209-0020-01 Cadila 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 71335-0416-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg 71335-0900-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 71335-2346-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 71335-2436-01 Bryant 30 tablets — — Discontinued —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg 72162-2137-00 Bryant 1000 tablets — — Discontinued —
Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mgthis 72189-0265-90 DirectRx 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg 87063-0304-01 ASCLEMED 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2021
On the market since
Sep 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Fall3,130
Death2,187
Confusional State2,010
Dizziness1,857
Diarrhoea1,840
Fatigue1,794
Nausea1,712

Age at onset

Infant1
Child4
Adult622
Elderly4,595

Reporter sex

37,025 reports
Male · 46%
Female · 54%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization14,723
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 2,530 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72189-0265-90 You're viewing this 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (72189-265-90) 2021-09-03 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 72189-265-90, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 72189-0265-90, written without dashes as 72189026590. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 72189-0265-90, the first segment (72189) is the labeler code FDA assigned to DirectRx; the middle segment (0265) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (90) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by DirectRx. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
DirectRx is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 26 words ▾

Donepezil hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer's disease.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 152 words ▾

2.1Dosing in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease The recommended starting dosage of donepezil hydrochloride is 5 mg administered once per day in the evening, just prior to retiring. The maximum recommended dosage of donepezil hydrochloride in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease is 10 mg per day. A dose of 10 mg should not be administered until patients have been on a daily dose of 5 mg for 4 to 6 weeks.

2.2Dosing in Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s Disease The recommended starting dosage of donepezil hydrochloride is 5 mg administered once per day in the evening, just prior to retiring. A dose of 10 mg should not be administered until patients have been on a daily dose of 5 mg for 4 to 6 weeks.

2.3Administration Information Donepezil hydrochloride should be taken in the evening, just prior to retiring. Donepezil hydrochloride can be taken with or without food.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 48 words ▾

Donepezil hydrochloride is supplied as film-coated, round tablets containing 5 mg, 10 mg of donepezil hydrochloride, USP. The 5 mg tablets are blue, round, film-coated tablets, debossed with ‘HH205' on one side. The 10 mg tablets are light yellow, round, film-coated tablets, debossed with ‘HH210’ on one side.

⛔ Contraindications 16 words ▾

Donepezil hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to donepezil hydrochloride or to piperidine derivatives.

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~1 min read ▾

5.1Anesthesia Donepezil hydrochloride, as a cholinesterase inhibitor, is likely to exaggerate succinylcholine-type muscle relaxation during anesthesia.

5.2Cardiovascular Conditions Because of their pharmacological action, cholinesterase inhibitors may have vagotonic effects on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes. This effect may manifest as bradycardia or heart block in patients both with and without known underlying cardiac conduction abnormalities. Syncopal episodes have been reported in association with the use of donepezil hydrochloride.

5.3Nausea and Vomiting Donepezil hydrochloride, as a predictable consequence of its pharmacological properties, has been shown to produce diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. These effects, when they occur, appear more frequently with the 10 mg/day dose than with the 5 mg/day dose. Although in most cases, these effects have been transient, sometimes lasting one to three weeks, and have resolved during continued use of donepezil hydrochloride, patients should be observed closely at the initiation of treatment and after dose increases.

5.4Peptic Ulcer Disease and GI Bleeding Through their primary action, cholinesterase inhibitors may be expected to increase gastric acid secretion due to increased cholinergic activity. Therefore, patients should be monitored closely for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding, especially those at increased risk for developing ulcers, e.g., those with a history of ulcer disease or those receiving concurrent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Clinical studies of donepezil hydrochloride in a dose of 5 mg/day to 10 mg/day have shown no increase, relative to placebo, in the incidence of either peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding.

5.6Genitourinary Conditions Although not observed in clinical trials of donepezil hydrochloride, cholinomimetics may cause bladder outflow obstruction.

5.7Neurological Conditions: Seizures Cholinomimetics are believed to have some potential to cause generalized convulsions. However, seizure activity also may be a manifestation of Alzheimer's disease.

5.8Pulmonary Conditions Because of their cholinomimetic actions, cholinesterase inhibitors should be prescribed with care to patients with a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: • Cardiovascular Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Nausea and Vomiting [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Peptic Ulcer Disease and GI Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Genitourinary Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] • Neurological Conditions: Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] • Pulmonary Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Donepezil hydrochloride has been administered to over 1,700 individuals during clinical trials worldwide. Approximately 1200 of these patients have been treated for at least 3 months and more than 1,000 patients have been treated for at least 6 months.

Controlled and uncontrolled trials in the United States included approximately 900 patients. In regards to the highest dose of 10 mg/day, this population includes 650 patients treated for 3 months, 475 patients treated for 6 months, and 116 patients treated for over 1 year. The range of patient exposure is from 1 to 1,214 days.

Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation The rates of discontinuation from controlled clinical trials of donepezil hydrochloride due to adverse reactions for the donepezil hydrochloride 5 mg/day treatment groups were comparable to those of placebo treatment groups at approximately 5%. The rate of discontinuation of patients who received 7-day escalations from 5 mg/day to 10 mg/day was higher at 13%. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation, defined as those occurring in at least 2% of patients and at twice or more the incidence seen in placebo patients, are shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Most Common Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation in Patients with Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease Adverse Reaction Placebo (n=355) % 5 mg/day Donepezil Hydrochloride (n=350) % 10 mg/day Donepezil Hydrochloride (n=315) % Nausea 1 1 3 Diarrhea 0 <1 3 Vomiting <1 <1 2 Most Common Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions, defined as those occurring at a frequency of at least 5% in patients receiving 10 mg/day and twice the placebo rate, are largely predicted by donepezil hydrochloride’s cholinomimetic effects.

These include nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, vomiting, muscle cramp, fatigue, and anorexia. These adverse reactions were often transient, resolving during continued donepezil hydrochloride treatment without the need for dose modification. There is evidence to suggest that the frequency of these common adverse reactions may be affected by the rate of titration.

An open-label study was conducted with 269 patients who received placebo in the 15- and 30-week studies. These patients were titrated to a dose of 10 mg/day over a 6-week period. The rates of common adverse reactions were lower than those seen in patients titrated to 10 mg/day over one week in the controlled clinical trials and were comparable to those seen in patients on 5 mg/day.

See Table 2 for a comparison of the most common adverse reactions following one and six week titration regimens. Table 2. Comparison of Rates of Adverse Reactions in Mild to Moderate Patients Titrated to 10 mg/day over 1 and 6 Weeks No titration One week titration Six week titration Adverse Reaction Placebo (n=315) % 5 mg/day (n=311) % 10 mg/day (n=315) 5 10 mg/day (n=269) % Nausea 6 5 19 6 Diarrhea 5 8 15 9 Insomnia 6 6 14 6 Fatigue 3 4 8 3 Vomiting 3 3 8 5 Muscle cramps 2 6 8 3 Anorexia 2 3 7 3 Table 3 lists adverse reactions that occurred in at least 2% of patients in pooled placebo-controlled trials who received either donepezil hydrochloride 5 mg or 10 mg and for which the rate of occurr…

🔄 Drug Interactions 55 words ▾

7.1Use with Anticholinergics Because of their mechanism of action, cholinesterase inhibitors have the potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications.

7.2Use with Cholinomimetics and Other Cholinesterase Inhibitors A synergistic effect may be expected when cholinesterase inhibitors are given concurrently with succinylcholine, similar neuromuscular blocking agents or cholinergic agonists such as bethanechol.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with the use of donepezil hydrochloride in pregnant women. In animal studies, developmental toxicity was not observed when donepezil was administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis, but administration to rats during the latter part of pregnancy and throughout lactation resulted in increased stillbirths and decreased offspring survival at clinically relevant doses [see Data]. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

The background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. Data Animal Data Oral administration of donepezil to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis did not produce any teratogenic effects at doses up to 16 mg/kg/day (approximately 16 times the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD] of 10 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis) and 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 20 times the MRHD on a mg/m2 basis), respectively. Oral administration of donepezil (1, 3, 10 mg/kg/day) to rats during late gestation and throughout lactation to weaning produced an increase in stillbirths and reduced offspring survival through postpartum day 4 at the highest dose.

The no-effect dose of 3 mg/kg/day is approximately 3 times the MRHD on a mg/m2 basis.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of donepezil or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for donepezil hydrochloride and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from donepezil hydrochloride or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5Geriatric Use Alzheimer's disease is a disorder occurring primarily in individuals over 55 years of age. The mean age of patients enrolled in the clinical studies with donepezil hydrochloride was 73 years; 80% of these patients were between 65 and 84 years old, and 49% of patients were at or above the age of 75. The efficacy and safety data presented in the clinical trials section were obtained from these patients.

There were no clinically significant differences in most adverse reactions reported by patient groups ≥ 65 years old and < 65 years old.

🆘 Overdosage 193 words ▾

Because strategies for the management of overdose are continually evolving, it is advisable to contact a Poison Control Center to determine the latest recommendations for the management of an overdose of any drug. As in any case of overdose, general supportive measures should be utilized. Overdosage with cholinesterase inhibitors can result in cholinergic crisis characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, salivation, sweating, bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory depression, collapse and convulsions.

Increasing muscle weakness is a possibility and may result in death if respiratory muscles are involved. Tertiary anticholinergics such as atropine may be used as an antidote for donepezil hydrochloride overdosage. Intravenous atropine sulfate titrated to effect is recommended: an initial dose of 1.0 to 2.0 mg IV with subsequent doses based upon clinical response.

Atypical responses in blood pressure and heart rate have been reported with other cholinomimetics when co-administered with quaternary anticholinergics such as glycopyrrolate. It is not known whether donepezil hydrochloride and/or its metabolites can be removed by dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or hemofiltration). Dose-related signs of toxicity in animals included reduced spontaneous movement, prone position, staggering gait, lacrimation, clonic convulsions, depressed respiration, salivation, miosis, tremors, fasciculation and lower body surface temperature.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Current theories on the pathogenesis of the cognitive signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease attribute some of them to a deficiency of cholinergic neurotransmission. Donepezil hydrochloride is postulated to exert its therapeutic effect by enhancing cholinergic function. This is accomplished by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine through reversible inhibition of its hydrolysis by acetylcholinesterase.

There is no evidence that donepezil alters the course of the underlying dementing process.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics of donepezil are linear over a dose range of 1-10 mg given once daily. The rate and extent of absorption of donepezil hydrochloride tablets are not influenced by food. The elimination half life of donepezil is about 70 hours, and the mean apparent plasma clearance (Cl/F) is 0.13 –

0.19L/hr/kg. Following multiple dose administration, donepezil accumulates in plasma by 4-7 fold, and steady state is reached within 15 days. The steady state volume of distribution is 12 - 16 L/kg.

Donepezil is approximately 96% bound to human plasma proteins, mainly to albumins (about 75%) and alpha1 - acid glycoprotein (about 21%) over the concentration range of 2-1000 ng/mL. Donepezil is both excreted in the urine intact and extensively metabolized to four major metabolites, two of which are known to be active, and a number of minor metabolites, not all of which have been identified. Donepezil is metabolized by CYP 450 isoenzymes 2D6 and 3A4 and undergoes glucuronidation.

Following administration of 14C-labeled donepezil, plasma radioactivity, expressed as a percent of the administered dose, was present primarily as intact donepezil (53%) and as 6-O-desmethyl donepezil (11%), which has been reported to inhibit AChE to the same extent as donepezil in vitro and was found in plasma at concentrations equal to about 20% of donepezil. Approximately 57% and 15% of the total radioactivity was recovered in urine and feces, respectively, over a period of 10 days, while 28% remained unrecovered, with about 17% of the donepezil dose recovered in the urine as unchanged drug.

Examination of the effect of CYP2D6 genotype in Alzheimer's patients showed differences in clearance values among CYP2D6 genotype subgroups. When compared to the extensive metabolizers, poor metabolizers had a 31.5% slower clearance and ultra-rapid metabolizers had a 24% faster clearance. Hepatic Disease: In a study of 10 patients with stable alcoholic cirrhosis, the clearance of donepezil hydrochloride was decreased by 20% relative to 10 healthy age- and sex-matched subjects.

Renal Disease: In a study of 11 patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (ClC < 18 mL/min/1.73 m2) the clearance of donepezil hydrochloride did not differ from 11 age- and sex-matched healthy subjects. Age: No formal pharmacokinetic study was conducted to examine age-related differences in the pharmacokinetics of donepezil hydrochloride. Population pharmacokinetic analysis suggested that the clearance of donepezil in patients decreases with increasing age.

When compared with 65-year old, subjects, 90-year old subjects have a 17% decrease in clearance, while 40-year old subjects have a 33% increase in clearance. The effect of age on donepezil clearance may not be clinically significant. Gender and Race: No specific pharmacokinetic study was conducted to investigate the effects of gender and race on the disposition of donepezil hydrochloride.

However, retrospective pharmacokinetic analysis and population pharmacokinetic analysis of plasma donepezil concentrations measured in patients with Alzheimer's disease indicates that gender and race (Japanese and Caucasians) did not affect the clearance of donepezil hydrochloride to an important degree. Body weight: There was a relationship noted between body weight and clearance. Over the range of body weight from 50 kg to 110 kg, clearance increased from

7.77 L/h to

14.04 L/h, with a value of 10 L/hr for 7…

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 98 words ▾

16.1Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets Supplied as film-coated, round tablets containing 5 mg, or 10 mg of donepezil hydrochloride, USP. The 5 mg tablets are blue, round, film-coated tablets, debossed with ‘HH205' on one side. • Bottles of 30 (NDC# 43547-275-03) • Bottles of 90 (NDC# 43547-275-09) • Bottles of 1000 (NDC# 43547-275-11) The 10 mg tablets are light yellow, round, film-coated tablets, debossed with ‘HH210' on one side. • Bottles of 30 (NDC# 43547-276-03) • Bottles of 90 (NDC# 43547-276-09) • Bottles of 1000 (NDC# 43547-276-11) Storage: Store at controlled room temperature, 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

📋 Description 162 words ▾

Donepezil hydrochloride is a reversible inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, known chemically as (±)-2, 3-dihydro-5, 6-dimethoxy-2-[[1-(phenylmethyl)-4-piperidinyl]methyl]-1H-inden-1-one hydrochloride. Donepezil hydrochloride is commonly referred to in the pharmacological literature as E2020. It has an empirical formula of C24H29NO3HCl and a molecular weight of 415.96.

Donepezil hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder and is freely soluble in chloroform, soluble in water and in glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in ethanol and in acetonitrile and practically insoluble in ethyl acetate and in n-hexane. Structural Formula Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, are available for oral administration in film-coated tablets containing 5 or 10 mg of donepezil hydrochloride. Inactive ingredients in 5 mg and 10 mg tablets are lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium Stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, Croscarmellose sodium.

Additionally, the 5 mg tablets coating film contains hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, and FD&C blue. The 10 mg tablets coating film contains hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, iron oxide yellow and iron oxide red.

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