Donepezil Bookmark Share View Topic Outline Oral DonepezilAricept Mechanism of Action Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, resulting in increased CNS concentrations of acetylcholine.Clinical UseIndication Alzheimer’s disease.Adverse Effects Want more info like this? MedSchool Your electronic clinical medicine handbook Guides to help pass your exams Tools every medical student needs Quick diagrams to have the answers, fast Quizzes to test your knowledge Sign Up Now