Donepezil and Mefenamic acid
Determining the interaction of Donepezil and Mefenamic acid and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Donepezil may increase gastric acid secretion by increasing cholinergic activity. The risk for gastrointestinal bleeding is, therefore, theoretically increased in patients receiving donepezil in combination with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Caution is recommended when this combination is used.
- "Product Information. Aricept (donepezil)." Pfizer US Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
Generic Name: donepezil
Brand name: Aricept, Aricept ODT
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: mefenamic acid
Brand name: Ponstel
Synonyms: Mefenamic Acid
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Donepezil-Mefloquine
- Donepezil-Mefloquine Hydrochloride
- Donepezil-Mefoxin
- Donepezil-Mefoxin Premixed
- Donepezil-Mega C Acid Plus
- Donepezil-Mega Zinc-100
- Mefenamic acid-Donepezil 23 mg Tablets
- Mefenamic acid-Donepezil and memantine
- Mefenamic acid-Donepezil ER Tablets
- Mefenamic acid-Donepezil Hydrochloride
- Mefenamic acid-Donepezil Orally Disintegrating Tablet
- Mefenamic acid-Donepezil Orally Disintegrating Tablets