ADMed Tablets 10 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer once daily orally, at the same time each day. If necessary, it may be administered twice a day. The dosage increase schedule is as follows: 5 mg once daily for the first week, 10 mg once daily for the second week, 15 mg once daily for the third week, and 20 mg once daily from the fourth week onward. The recommended maintenance dose is 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to the ingredients, severe hepatic impairment, or severe renal impairment. Additionally, it contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication. Patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures, or individuals prone to seizures, should use this medication with caution. Taking NMDA antagonists such as amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan together may increase or prolong central nervous system side effects; therefore, co-administration should be avoided. Patients with risk factors that can increase urinary pH, such as dietary changes or specific urinary tract infections, should be carefully monitored. Patients with recent myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension should use this medication cautiously due to a lack of clinical trial data. While taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur; if symptoms are severe, consult healthcare professionals. Furthermore, this medication may interact with various other medications, so it is essential to inform any healthcare providers about other medications being taken. Pregnant women should only take this medication when absolutely necessary, as it may pose risks to the fetus, and nursing mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established, so it is best avoided. Overdosage may cause symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, hallucinations, and seizures, and immediate medical care should be sought. This medication may affect the patient's reaction time, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Finally, it is essential to keep this medication out of the reach of children and not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reactions (hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness), severe skin reactions (rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain), respiratory problems (shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever, respiratory abnormalities), liver abnormalities (jaundice, extreme lethargy), severe neurological symptoms (sudden and severe)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• hypertension
• fungal infection
• drug hypersensitivity reaction
• drowsiness
• confusion
• hallucinations

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is best kept at temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White elongated film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle