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What drug class is donepezil (aricept) in?
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/1\ brainchemicals: Donzepil is a class of medications that increase the amount the of neurochemicals in the brain by inhibiting their breakdown. The specific brain chemical affected work on brain areas involved in cognitive functioning. In general these medication cannot reverse dementia but may slow down it progression.
Answered 4/9/2019
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Aricept (donepezil): Cholinesterase inhibitors, for mild to moderate Alzheimer's.
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Aricept belongs to a class of medications known as cholinesterase inhibitors.
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