Memantine 10 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Treatment must be initiated by a physician with experience in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's dementia, and can only begin if a caregiver can regularly monitor the patient's medication intake. This medication can be taken regardless of food intake. Dose escalation: The maximum daily dose is 20 mg, and to minimize the risk of adverse reactions, the dose should be increased by 5 mg weekly over the first three weeks until the maintenance dose is reached.

This drug should not be used by patients who are allergic to any of its components, have very poor liver function, or have severely impaired kidney function. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, it should not be administered to patients with genetic disorders related to lactose intolerance. Patients with epilepsy or those who have experienced seizures, or those at high risk of developing epilepsy should use this medication cautiously. It is important not to take this medication with specific drugs such as amantadine, ketamine, and dextromethorphan, as this may increase central nervous system side effects. Precautions should be taken in patients with changes in urinary acidity or those who have had recent heart disease. During treatment with this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur; if symptoms are severe, consult a physician. Interactions with other drugs may occur, so it is essential to inform your doctor about any current medications, especially when combining with anticoagulants or muscle relaxants. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication and are advised to stop breastfeeding if nursing. It is preferable not to use this medication in children or adolescents under 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been verified. Overdose may result in central nervous system symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms, and in suspected cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication may affect patients' response times, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• hypertension
• fungal infection
• allergic reaction
• confusion
• hallucinations
• psychotic reactions

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle