Memantine and Donepezil Capsules and Tricode AR

• Generic Name: donepezil / memantine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Namzaric, Namzaric Titration Pack

Donepezil improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah SEET il KOE leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.

Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Donepezil and memantine is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Donepezil and memantine is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease. This condition will progress over time, even in people who take donepezil.

Donepezil and memantine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Phenylhistine DH Expectorant, Tricode AR, Novahistine DH, Phenylhistine DH, Dihistine DH, Decohistine DH, Codehist DH, Novadyne DH, Co-Histine DH, Ryna-C, Codahistine-DH Elixir, Zodryl DAC

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Tricode AR is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Tricode AR will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Tricode AR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.