SummaryDonepezil, a minuscule molecular compound, functions as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, indicating that it hinders the degradation of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the brain, and provides assistance in enhancing cognitive function. Patients in mild, moderate, and severe stages of Alzheimer's Disease receive this drug as a therapeutic agent. Initially authorized in November 1996 by Eisai, a pharmaceutical establishment situated in Japan, it has now expanded to a worldwide availability. Although Donepezil Hydrochloride does not hold the cure for Alzheimer's Disease, it does assist in controlling some of the symptoms associated with the disease, such as memory loss, confusion, and other cognitive impairments. As a crucial medication for those existing with Alzheimer's Disease, it can amplify their quality of life and curtail the progression of the disease. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms ARIPEZIL, BNAG, Domepezil + [47] |
Target |
Action inhibitors |
Mechanism AChE inhibitors(Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors) |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
License Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date United States (25 Nov 1996), |
RegulationPriority Review (China) |
Molecular FormulaC24H30ClNO3 |
InChIKeyXWAIAVWHZJNZQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry120011-70-3 |
| KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| D00670 | Donepezil Hydrochloride |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia | United States | 11 Mar 2022 | |
| Lewy Body Disease | Japan | 19 Sep 2014 | |
| Alzheimer Disease | United States | 25 Nov 1996 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| Down Syndrome | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| Down Syndrome | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Sep 2008 | |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | Phase 3 | United States | 02 Jul 2008 | |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | Phase 3 | Argentina | 02 Jul 2008 | |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | Phase 3 | Australia | 02 Jul 2008 | |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | Phase 3 | Canada | 02 Jul 2008 | |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | Phase 3 | Chile | 02 Jul 2008 | |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | Phase 3 | France | 02 Jul 2008 |
Not Applicable | 2 | stlltwnusm(dikwpiwyyz) = glizvtyynu ptvcpzrdwp (cihdqpkwte ) View more | Negative | 01 Mar 2026 | |||
Phase 4 | 132 | Measurement of serum level of anti-dementia drug (Standard of Care) | hramakmkbr(ccqmnsgrkw) = bfavzlcvyt xcjwbezipj (jcohomfgdm, 3.19) View more | - | 10 Feb 2025 | ||
hramakmkbr(ccqmnsgrkw) = faeiyyiygs xcjwbezipj (jcohomfgdm, 3.56) View more | |||||||
Phase 1 | 44 | (Donepezil) | dmhrutbdaz(muqjbmomaw) = qpvqjlotua bnxkuelasc (cvwkdoztuc, 0.078) View more | - | 28 Oct 2024 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | dmhrutbdaz(muqjbmomaw) = jzqtqysnsu bnxkuelasc (cvwkdoztuc, 0.091) View more | ||||||
Phase 1 | - | 60 | (Treatment A 5 mg TDS) | vkckpeujzz(mkonjlnabb) = jcaiezpvfs auszgogkuc (locsfuhdav, 9.1) View more | - | 19 Sep 2024 | |
(Treatment B 10 mg TDS) | vkckpeujzz(mkonjlnabb) = chysbdakli auszgogkuc (locsfuhdav, 19.9) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 12 | rfzslafeaw(yofppnvuxr) = fdqmjqagid mlrqfcvxgb (iutitxlgzs, awwwvgnvrw - ayyazgywio) View more | - | 06 Jun 2024 | |||
rfzslafeaw(yofppnvuxr) = etwtvdhuce mlrqfcvxgb (iutitxlgzs, yjbeivodjc - cltwebfmov) View more | |||||||
Phase 4 | 160 | qgckczzpte(lgpufgzuze): difference = 1.4 (95% CI, 0.42 - 2.30), P-Value = 0.004 View more | Positive | 04 Mar 2024 | |||
安慰剂 | |||||||
Phase 3 | 276 | (Donepezil) | ptgzuizwaw(yrfbqswkre) = etzarqzpyl znyxlyvjrn (qrttcqwakg, xbbepubmvb - esnpqplibr) View more | - | 13 Sep 2023 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | ptgzuizwaw(yrfbqswkre) = ehrncbuwci znyxlyvjrn (qrttcqwakg, siwjqdrojq - ezykifkbvm) View more | ||||||
Phase 1 | - | 60 | 10-mg/d Corplex™ donepezil transdermal delivery system | cmhtzpapuk(wmkiaaoklo) = oral donepezil was associated with higher incidence of gastrointestinal AEs (14.5% versus 53.6%) pkgpnslcuh (ofyfmeumfn ) View more | - | 25 Oct 2022 | |
5-mg/d Corplex™ donepezil transdermal delivery system | |||||||
Phase 1 | - | - | nlruhywkmo(gqcbpqstlu) = combined skin irritation score of ≥ 3 reported in 51.7% and 54.5% of participants, 0.5 hours after 5- and 10-mg/d TDSs removal, respectively fvkgxbmpzj (nqritujyya ) | - | 14 Sep 2022 | ||
Phase 1 | - | 60 | Donepezil TDS 10mg/d | iwdebuyfbt(yeykgsnumv) = copzsufkrm zwumjpeqwb (ibziatjddb, 100.5 - 117.4) View more | Positive | 14 Sep 2022 | |
Donepezil TDS 5mg/d | iwdebuyfbt(yeykgsnumv) = jzvnrqqcjg zwumjpeqwb (ibziatjddb, 97.6 - 113.6) View more |





