MEMANTINE

Overview

MEMANTINE is a Schedule H drug.
Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.

Usage

MEMANTINE is generally used to treat: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution needed for patients with history of asthma, seizures, kidney disease, or repeated urinary tract infections, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor urine pH regularly. Do not mix the oral solution with any other liquids.

Symptoms of Overdosage

MEMANTINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Hallucinations, Drowsiness

Common Side-Effects

MEMANTINE : Head Headache, Constipation, Eyes Blurred Vision, Forehead Headache, Nervousness, Weight Gain, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Hands Tingling

Rare Side-Effects

MEMANTINE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

MEMANTINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Urinary Tract Infection

Technical Classification

MEMANTINE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with MEMANTINE as Ingredient

ADMENTA 7MG TAB XRMEMANTINE 7.0 MG
ADMENTA MD 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG
ALMANTIN 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG
ALZIL M TABDONEPEZIL 10 MG, MEMANTINE 5 MG
ALZIL-M 10MG/10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 10.0 MG
ALZIL-M 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
ARICEP M FORTE TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
ARICEP M TABMEMANTINE , DONEPEZIL
COGMENTIN 10MG/10MG TABDONEPEZIL 10.0 MG, MEMANTINE 10.0 MG
COGMENTIN 5MG/5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
DMENTIN 10MG TAB MDMEMANTINE 10.0 MG
DMENTIN 5MG TAB MDMEMANTINE 5.0 MG
DONAMEM 10MG TABMEMANTINE 10 MG, DONEPEZIL 5 MG
DONAMEM 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5 MG, DONEPEZIL 5 MG
DONAMEM 5MG/10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
DONAMEM 5MG/5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
DONECEPT M 5MG/5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
DONECEPT M FORTE TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
DONEP M 5MG/5MG TABDONEPEZIL 5.0 MG, MEMANTINE 5.0 MG
DONEP M FORTE 10MG/10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 10.0 MG
DONEP M TABDONEPEZIL 5 MG, MEMANTINE 5 MG
DOPE PLUS 5MG TABDONEPEZIL 5.0 MG, MEMANTINE 5.0 MG
EBIXA 10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG
LARENTINE 10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG
LARENTINE 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG
LARENTINE D 5MG/10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
LARENTINE D 5MG/5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
MEMANCAD D TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG, DONEPEZIL 5.0 MG
MENTADEM 10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG
MENTADEM 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG
MENTRA 10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG
MENTRA 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG
NEMDAA 10MG TABMEMANTINE 10.0 MG
NEMDAA 5MG TABMEMANTINE 5.0 MG