Memantine Hydrochloride Tablets

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once a day at the same time every day, and can be taken twice a day if necessary. 1. Adult dose increase: The maximum daily dose is 20mg, and it is increased by 5mg weekly over the first 3 weeks. First week: Take 5mg once daily for 7 days. Second week: Take 10mg once daily for 7 days. Third week: Take 15mg once daily for 7 days. From the fourth week onwards: Take 20mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergic reactions to any of its components. Patients with severely impaired liver function or significantly reduced kidney function should also not take this medication. Care should be taken when administering this medication to patients with a history of seizures or epilepsy, as well as those at high risk of seizures. Concomitant use of this medication with other drugs that have similar effects may exacerbate central nervous system side effects, therefore concomitant use should be avoided. In cases of changes in urine acidity or specific infections, careful observation of the patient's condition is essential when taking this medication. For patients with heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension, safety has not been established for this medication, therefore caution is advised. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur during use of this medication, and if these symptoms are severe or persistent, consultation with a physician is recommended. There is a potential for drug interactions, especially when taken in conjunction with antipsychotics, muscle relaxants, anticoagulants, etc., so healthcare professionals should be informed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks to the fetus when taking this medication, and it is advised to discontinue breastfeeding when using this medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, and vomiting may occur, and immediate medical treatment should be sought. This medication may slow down the patient's reaction speed, so special care is needed when driving or operating machinery. It should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may affect the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

Seizures, psychotic reactions, hallucinations, heart failure, venous thrombosis/thromboembolism, breathing difficulties, pancreatitis, hepatitis, central nervous system symptoms (unconsciousness, double vision, confusion), elevated blood pressure, severe edema

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle