Memantigen Tablets (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Treatment must begin under the supervision of a physician experienced in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease, and only if a caregiver can regularly monitor the patient's medication intake. The medication can be taken regardless of food intake. Dosage increase: The maximum daily dose is 20mg, and to minimize the risk of adverse reactions, it should be increased gradually by 5mg weekly over the first 3 weeks until the maintenance dose is reached.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its constituents or those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Patients with a history of seizures or convulsions, or those who are prone to seizures should be particularly cautious when using this medication. Concurrent use of NMDA antagonists, which are drugs of the same class, may increase or prolong side effects, so co-administration should be avoided. Patients with changes in urine acidity or heart-related diseases should be monitored closely when using this medication. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur with the use of this medication, and if abnormal symptoms arise, consultation with a healthcare professional should be sought. Psychiatric side effects such as confusion, hallucinations, and psychotic reactions may rarely occur, so caution is needed. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication, and breastfeeding should ideally be discontinued if using this medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been confirmed in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms may appear, so it is essential to visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication is used for patients with severe Alzheimer's disease, and since their responsiveness may be reduced, special caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may not be good for maintaining the quality.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• heart failure
• venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
• respiratory distress
• pancreatitis

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

- - 30 tablets/bottle, - - 100 tablets/bottle