Aricept Case Study

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Aricept is a medication, which can help to decrease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease by increasing the level of chemical in the brain called acetylcholine messenger (Health Canada, 2015). Medication does not treat Alzheimer’s disease; however, it helps patients to progress their thinking, memory and the capability to do their simple everyday jobs, which reduces the signs of Alzheimer’s disease (Aricept, 2016).
Aricept is a medication that helps to stabilize dementia that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (Health Canada, 2015). The Generic Name, of this drug is entitled Donepezil Hydrochloride and the brand name is Aricept and Aricept RDT (Rexall, 2016). This tablet has three different colors, which is associated to its dose. The strength
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Additionally, this drug also helps the patient to relax their blood vessels and is also used for heart failure. Valsartan medication should be stored at room temperature, which is 15 – 30 degree C. Valsartan medication should be avoided if the patient is pregnant, diabetic and taking any medication that contains aliskiren in the other medication (Drugs.com, 2016).
Valsartan is a medication that is typically used to lower blood pressure. The Generic Name, of this drug is Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide. The brand name is known as Sandoz-Valsartan HCT. This tablet has three different colors, which is associated with its dose. The strength of this tablet comes in five amounts, which are 80/12.5mg, 160/12.5mg, 160/25mg, 320/12.5mg, 320/25mg. This prescribed medication, contains 30 tablets in each package. One tablet is taken orally once a day with or without food. This medication should be taken at approximately the same time each day. If a dose is forgotten, it should be taken as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next dose; otherwise, the miss dose should be skipped. Do not double the next dose to catch up (CVS pharmacy,

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