This medication is used for treatment of dementia (confusion) associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It does not cure the disease but helps improve memory and ability to perform daily tasks.
memantine
This medicine is used for the treatment of dementia (deterioration in memory) associated with
Alzheimer’s disease.
Contradications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment.
Side effects
The side-effects are hallucinations, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, tiredness, hypertension,
constipation, shortness of breath, balance disorders, and elevated liver function tests.
Expert Advice
INDICATIONS
This medicine is used for the treatment of dementia (deterioration in memory) associated with
Alzheimer’s disease.
PREGNANCY
No damage of risk of damage in humans has been found to date, hence, it can be used but with caution.
LACTATION
It is advised to observe cautiousness while using this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS
The side-effects are hallucinations, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, tiredness, hypertension,
constipation, shortness of breath, balance disorders, and elevated liver function tests.
PRECAUTIONS
This medicine should be cautiously used in patients with liver and kidney impairment. Precautions
should be taken in patients with epilepsy (abnormal brain activity), history of convulsions (uncontrolled
actions of the body), recent myocardial infarction, heart failure, and uncontrolled hypertension.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment.
FAQs
What are the uses of Memantine?
How to store Memantine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are the precautions for taking Memantine?
• You may fall asleep suddenly or feel drowsy after taking this medicine (reported in some patients) therefore avoid doing work requiring alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine
Does Memantine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine on lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
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