Dimantin Tablet 10mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once a day, at the same time each day. If necessary, it can be taken twice daily. The maximum daily dose is 20mg, and the dose should be increased by 5mg weekly for the first 3 weeks. First week: 5mg daily Second week: 10mg daily Third week: 15mg daily From the fourth week: 20mg daily The maintenance dose is 20mg daily. For patients aged 65 and over,

This medication should not be used by patients allergic to any of its components. It should also not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function or significantly poor kidney function. Additionally, as this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic conditions that prevent lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with epilepsy or those who have previously experienced seizures or are at high risk for the development of epilepsy should use this medication with caution. Furthermore, taking this medication with other drugs that act on NMDA receptors may exacerbate side effects, so it is advisable not to use them together. Patients who have factors that alter urinary acidity (pH) need careful monitoring when taking this medication. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established in patients with heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension, so it should be administered cautiously. When taking this medication, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur, and any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a doctor. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking any other medications. Special caution is needed when taken with NMDA antagonists, antipsychotics, antihypertensives, and anticoagulants. Pregnant women or women of childbearing potential should consult a doctor before taking this medication, as it may affect the fetus. Nursing women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding because this medication may pass into breast milk. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children or adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established. In the event of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, hallucinations, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication may affect the patient's mental state, so caution is warranted while driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• psychotic reactions
• hallucinations
• heart failure
• venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
• difficulty breathing
• pancreatitis
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle