Neurontin Tablet 10 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once a day and should be administered at the same time every day. If necessary, it can be taken twice a day. Dosage Increase: The maximum daily dosage is 20 mg, increased by 5 mg weekly over the first 3 weeks. - First week (days 1-7): administer 5 mg once daily. - Second week (days 8-14): administer 10 mg once daily. - Third week (days 15-21): administer 15 mg once daily.

This medicine should not be administered to patients who are allergic to its components. It should also not be used in patients with significantly impaired liver function or severely poor kidney function. Patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures, or those with a predisposition to seizures, should use this medicine with extra caution. Taking this medicine with other medications that have similar effects can increase central nervous system side effects, so they should not be combined. Situations that can alter the acidity of urine should be closely monitored, and patients with uncontrolled heart disease or high blood pressure must use this medicine with caution. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension, most of which are mild to moderate. Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as mental confusion, hallucinations, and seizures may also occur rarely. This medicine can interact with other drugs, so healthcare providers should be consulted especially if taking specific muscle relaxants, antipsychotic medications, anticoagulants, etc. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits when using this medicine, and breastfeeding women are advised to stop nursing while using it. It is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years old, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms may occur, and as there is no specific antidote, suitable treatment at a hospital is required. This medication may affect the patient's reaction time, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Keep out of reach of children and avoid transferring the medication to another container.

Serious side effects

Seizures, vascular disorders (venous thrombosis/thromboembolism), dyspnea, liver abnormalities (elevated liver function test levels, hepatitis), severe allergic reactions (drug hypersensitivity), severe neurological symptoms (seizures, hallucinations, psychiatric reactions), severe edema (heart failure)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• hypertension
• confusion
• hallucinations
• psychiatric reactions
• balance issues
• gait abnormalities

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This ensures that the efficacy of the medication is well-maintained and can be used safely.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle