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  3. Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR

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Written By ,
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Composition :

DONEPEZIL-11.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Solarium Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- ALZHEIMER'S AGENTS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - ZI63819

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR. Alcohol intake, along with Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR, can worsen the symptoms of dementia.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR can only be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR passes into breast milk or not. Breast-feeding women should ask their doctor before using this medication.

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Driving

Caution

Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR can cause an undesirable reaction in the body that can impair a person's thinking ability. One should avoid driving and do activities that require mental alertness.

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Liver

Caution

Take Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR only after the doctor's prescription, especially if you are dealing with Liver diseases/conditions as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR after the recommendation of a doctor, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dosing strength needs to be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR has not been approved to use in children.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/020690s035,021720s008,022568s005lbl.pdf
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4428.pdf
  3. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/donepezil.html

About Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR

Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR belongs to the group of medicines called 'anti-Alzheimer's drug', primarily indicated in the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s disease. In Alzheimer's disease, the brain cells degenerate and die, which causes a gradual decline in behavioural and social skills and thinking ability (dementia), which affects a person's ability to function independently. The signs include confusion, increasing memory loss, and behavioural changes.

Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR contains Donepezil that falls in the category of drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. This drug increases the levels of a substance (acetylcholine) in the brain, which is involved in improving memory functioning by slowing down the breakdown of acetylcholine (a substance that allows nerves to communicate and important for normal brain functioning).

Take Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR based on your medical condition. A person taking Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR may experience some undesirable effects of this medicine like insomnia, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, vomiting, fatigue, weight loss, and nausea. This happens because the body is adjusting to the new medicine. If a person notices severe side effects of medicine like dizziness, constipation, drowsiness, fainting, frequent urination, headache, joint pain, mental depression, and pain, or if side effects do not go within a couple of days, then they need to consult with the doctor immediately.

A person cannot take Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR if they are hypersensitive to any of the components present in this medicine. A person facing medical conditions like a heart rhythm disorder, a stomach ulcer, urination problems, asthma or other breathing disorder, seizure, and liver or kidney disease need to tell their doctor before taking this medicine. A woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding needs to tell their doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine should be prescribed with caution in patients having a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease.

Uses of Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR

Alzheimer's disease

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Medicinal Benefits

Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR belongs to the category of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, prescribed for treating the symptoms of dementia in persons having mild and moderately severe Alzheimer's disease. Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR works by helping the nerve cells communicate with each other by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain. It stops the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain, which is an important substance that is responsible for nerve communication. By doing so it helps a person to live a normal life.

Directions for Use

Take Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR with or without food as advised by a doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR

  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle cramps
  • Nausea
  • Trouble in sleeping
  • Unusual tiredness
  • Weakness
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

A person should tell their doctor if they are taking any prescription or herbal medicine as certain medicines may weaken or strengthen the effects of Zillion 11.5mg Tablet SR. A person should avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may reduce the effects of medication.  A woman who is pregnant or breast-feeding should ask their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Alzheimer’s disease may affect the ability to drive so a person must not perform any activity that needs mental alertness unless your doctor tells you that it is safe to do so.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • APIXABAN
  • TOLTERODINE
  • FLUOXETINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Certain Cognitive and neuropsychological tests are done to diagnose dementia.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A person dealing with Alzheimer's disease needs to take proper nutrition to make their body strong and healthy. For a patient dealing with dementia, poor nutrition can affect behavioral symptoms and may cause weight loss.
  • Consume more whole grains, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and lean protein foods, and cut down high saturated fat, refined sugars, and cholesterol from your diet.
  • Patients dealing with dementia should do meditation activities that help calm down their minds and make medicine work more efficiently.
  • Do physical exercises that are safe for Alzheimer/ dementia patients.

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