Question

35. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects: 36. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Namenda (memantine HCI ) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects: 37. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Lunesta (eszopiclone) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects:

Answer 1

35

Indication:Treating mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.

Sideffects:

• Severe vomiting.
• Bradycardia
• Dysuria
• Dyspnea
• Heart burn.

Dosage: Initial dose is 5mg.The maximum recommended dosage of ARICEPT in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's is 10mg per day.it is available as film coated, tablet-orally -disintegrated form.

36.

Indication

Treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Sideffects

Dizziness, rapid weight gain, tachycardia, tingling of the hands, bloating, nervousness and confusion.

Dosage

The recommended initial dose of NAMENDA is 5mg once daily.

Route

Orally.

37

Indication: it is a hypnotic and used to treat insomnia.

Sideffects:Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, xerostomia, cough, fever, chills, lower back or side pain, sleepiness and difficulty urination.

Dosage:Maximum dose is 1-3 mg orally immediately before bedtime and maximum dose 3mg orally immediately before bedtime.

Route of administration-oral.