Shin Shin Memantine Tablet (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medicine is administered orally once daily and should be taken at the same time every day. If necessary, it can be administered twice daily. For dosage increase, the maximum daily dose of 20mg is targeted, increasing by 5mg weekly for the first 3 weeks. First week (days 1-7): 5mg daily Second week (days 8-14): 10mg daily Third week (days 15-21): 15mg daily From the fourth week: maintain at 20mg daily

This medicine should not be used in patients with allergies to its components. It should also be avoided in patients with severe liver dysfunction or significantly reduced kidney function. Patients with a history of seizures or convulsions need to use this medicine with caution. Taking it with NMDA antagonists such as amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan may increase central nervous system side effects, so co-administration should be avoided. Patients with increased acidity (high pH) in urine should be carefully monitored when using this medicine. In patients with recent heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension, the safety of this medicine is not well established, so caution is advised. There may be side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and high blood pressure while taking this medicine. If symptoms are severe, consult a healthcare professional. There may be interactions with other medications, so especially when taken with antipsychotics, muscle relaxants, or anticoagulants, follow the advice of a professional. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits when using this medicine, and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding if nursing. The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been established in pediatric and adolescent patients under the age of 18. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, and vomiting may appear, and immediate medical treatment should be sought. This medicine may affect reaction speed and concentration, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this medicine should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reaction (drug hypersensitivity), seizures, shortness of breath, liver abnormalities (increased liver function test values, hepatitis), severe swelling (heart failure), high blood pressure (hypertension), serious neurological symptoms (confusion, hallucinations, psychotic reactions, gait disorders, seizures, visual hallucinations, stupor, unconsciousness)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• high blood pressure
• confusion
• hallucinations
• psychotic reactions
• balance disorder
• gait abnormality

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medicine for a long time.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle