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Enticsa 10mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Enticsa 10mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Memantine Hydrochloride›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)셀비온
Appearance
Pale yellow to yellow oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201907050 · Approved 2019.10.04 · Insurance code 055800320,623006020

Summary

Main use
Treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This medication is to be taken orally once a day at a consistent time each day. If necessary, it can be administered twice a day. The maximum dose is 20mg daily, increasing by 5mg weekly for the first three weeks. - First week (days 1-7): 5mg once daily - Second week (days 8-14): 10mg once daily - Third week (days 15-21): 15mg once daily - Fourth week

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)셀비온

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease

  • Alzheimer's disease
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This medication is used for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

How to take

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken orally once a day at a consistent time each day. If necessary, it can be administered twice a day. The maximum dose is 20mg daily, increasing by 5mg weekly for the first three weeks. - First week (days 1-7): 5mg once daily - Second week (days 8-14): 10mg once daily - Third week (days 15-21): 15mg once daily - Fourth week

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have an allergy to any of its components. It should also not be administered to patients with very poor liver function or severely impaired kidney function. Patients with a history of seizures or those who are prone to seizures should use this medication cautiously. Co-administration with certain other medications may exacerbate central nervous system side effects, so combination should be avoided. Patients with changes in urine acidity should be carefully observed, as this may affect the excretion of this medication. Patients with heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension should exercise caution when using this medication. During the use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consultation with a physician is necessary. Neurological symptoms such as mental confusion, hallucinations, and seizures have also been reported, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication, and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding if nursing. Safety and efficacy have not been established for use in children or adolescents under the age of 18, so it is advisable to avoid its use in this population. In cases of overdose, central nervous system symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms may occur, so immediate medical attention is required. This medication may affect patients’ concentration and reaction times, so special care is needed when driving or operating machinery. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and avoid transferring it to another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • headache
  • constipation
  • drowsiness
  • hypertension
  • fungal infection
  • drug hypersensitivity reactions
  • confusion
  • hallucinations
  • psychotic reactions
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  • balance disorders
  • gait abnormalities
  • seizures
  • heart failure
  • venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
  • dyspnea
  • vomiting
  • pancreatitis
  • increased liver function test results
  • hepatitis
  • fatigue
  • agitation
  • aggression
  • visual hallucinations
  • clouding of consciousness
  • unconsciousness

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain the temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve its efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow to yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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