Donepezil
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Better Known as: Aricept
- Marketed By: Eisai & Pfizer
- Major Indication: Alzheimer's Disease
- Drug Class: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Date of FDA Approval (Withdrawn): 1996 (2008)
- 2006 Sales: $800 Million
- Why You Should Care: One of the most effective treatments for teh symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease, although no definitive proof exists as to whether to alters the progression of the disease.
- The following is a list of Pharmacokinetic Parameters. See: Pharmaceutical Drugs for more information
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacokinetics
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