Aricept Evess 5 mg

Contain the active ingredient : Donepezil Hydrochloride 5 mg which is a type of medicine called an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It works by slowing the breakdown of a neurotransmitter in the brain called acetylcholine.

Neurotransmitters are stored in nerve cells in the brain and nervous system, and are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells. They are necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. Acetylcholine in the brain is continually being released by nerve cells and then broken down by another natural chemical called acetylcholinesterase.

One of the features of Alzheimer's disease appears to be a lower than normal level of acetylcholine in the brain. This is due in part to degeneration of brain cells, in particular those that normally release acetylcholine.

Donepezil increases the level of acetylcholine in the brain. It does this by preventing the action of acetylcholinesterase, the compound that normally breaks it down. This slows the breakdown of acetylcholine that is released from remaining undamaged nerve cells in the brain.

The result of this is increased activity of acetylcholine in the brain. This improves the cognitive processes of thinking, learning and memory, and improves the symptoms of dementia and daily functioning in Alzheimer's disease.

What is it used for?

Mild to moderately severe Alzheimer's dementia

Size : 2 x14's = 28 tablets/ box