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Donepezil (International)

In the US, Donepezil (donepezil systemic) is a member of the drug class cholinesterase inhibitors and is used to treat Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N06DA02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0120014-06-4

Chemical Formula

C24-H29-N-O3

Molecular Weight

380

Therapeutic Categories

Cholinesterase inhibitor (parasympathomimetic agent, indirect acting)

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Chemical Name

(±)-2-[(1-Benzyl-4-piperidyl)metyl]-5,6-dimetoxy-1-indanone

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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