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  • remove Aricept
    donepezil
  • remove Cogentin
    benztropine
  • remove dexamethasone
    generic

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 2 Interactions

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Smiley face Smiley face Aricept (donepezil) + dexamethasone (generic)

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donepezil + dexamethasone

monitor bleeding signs/symptoms; in pts with myasthenia gravis, D/C cholinesterase inhibitors at least 24h before starting corticosteroids: combo may decr. donepezil levels, efficacy; may incr. risk of GI ulceration, perforation, bleeding; may cause extreme weakness in myasthenia gravis (hepatic metabolism induced; additive effects; mechanism unknown)

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Smiley face Smiley face Aricept (donepezil) + Cogentin (benztropine)

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donepezil + benztropine

caution advised: combo may decr. efficacy of both drugs (antagonistic effects)

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