Aricept

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Also known as:  Donepezil;  E2020

 

Description

Aricept is a type of Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Inhibitor Pharmaceutical Drug.

 

Therapeutic Use of Aricept

Nervous System

 Aricept may cause a statistically significant improvement in the condition of (mild-to-moderate) Alzheimer's Disease patients (by potently inhibiting the Acetylcholinesterase enzyme).  [1]

 

Aricept Inhibits these Potentially Toxic Substances

Enzymes

 Aricept inhibits the Acetylcholinesterase (Ache) enzyme.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Aricept

Vitamins

 Vitamin E (1,000 IU per day or more) may improve the effectiveness of Aricept for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.  [2]

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