Han In Memantine 10 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once a day, and it should be administered at the same time every day. If necessary, it can be taken twice a day. The dosage increase should start at 5 mg until reaching a target dose of 20 mg after three weeks: 1st week: 5 mg once daily for 7 days; 2nd week: 10 mg once daily for 7 days; 3rd week: 15 mg once daily for 7 days; from the 4th week: 20 mg daily.

This medicine should never be used by individuals who are allergic to its ingredients. It should also not be administered to patients with very poor liver function or severe renal impairment. Particular caution should be exercised when used by patients with epilepsy, those who have previously experienced seizures, and individuals with a high likelihood of developing epilepsy. Additionally, taking this drug with other drugs that have similar effects, such as amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan, can increase central nervous system side effects, so concurrent use should be avoided. Changes in diet that may alter urine acidity or specific urinary tract infections should be carefully monitored during use. Caution is necessary for patients with recent history of myocardial infarction, heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension, as the safety of this drug has not been adequately proven in these populations. When taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur; if these symptoms arise, you should consult with healthcare professionals. Additionally, this drug can interact with various medications, so if you are taking other medicines, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant need to make careful judgments before using this drug, and it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding while taking it. It is recommended not to use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, various symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur, and in such cases, appropriate treatment should be sought immediately at a medical facility. This medication may impair reaction time, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is important for maintaining the quality of the drug.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• heart failure
• hypertension
• venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
• difficulty breathing
• pancreatitis
• hepatitis
• seizures

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• hypertension
• fungal infection
• drug hypersensitivity
• confusion
• hallucination
• psychotic reactions

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness safely.

Appearance

Pale yellow to yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, (export 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3), 50 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 5))