Donepezil
An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE.
Year introduced: 2019 (1992)
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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.486.487.280, D03.383.621.238, D04.615.486.487.280
MeSH Unique ID: D000077265
Registry Number: 8SSC91326P
Entry Terms:
- Donepezil Hydrochloride
- 1-Benzyl-4-((5,6-dimethoxy-1-indanon)-2-yl)methylpiperidine hydrochloride
- Aricept
- E 2020
- E-2020
- E2020
- Eranz
- Donepezilium Oxalate Trihydrate
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