Civix Tablet (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally once daily at the same time each day. If necessary, it can be administered twice daily. The increment method for dosage is to increase by 5 mg weekly for 3 weeks until the maintenance dose is reached. First week (days 1-7): Take 5 mg daily Second week (days 8-14): Take 10 mg daily Third week (days 15-21): Take 15 mg daily From the fourth week: Take 20 mg daily.

This drug should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its components, severe liver dysfunction, or kidney dysfunction. Particularly in cases of significantly decreased kidney function, administration should be avoided. Care should be taken when administering to patients with epilepsy or those with a history of seizures, as well as to those with a predisposition to seizures. Furthermore, taking this medication in combination with other NMDA antagonists may increase side effects, so co-administration should be avoided. Patients with factors or conditions that increase the pH of urine should have their drug effects and side effects monitored closely. The safety of this medication has not been adequately established in patients with recent myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension, so it should be used cautiously in these patients. During treatment, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur, and it is important to consult healthcare professionals if these symptoms arise. This medication can interact with various drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals if other medications are being taken. Care should be taken when combining with NMDA antagonists, antipsychotic medications, skeletal muscle relaxants, anticoagulants, etc. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a doctor before using this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding since this medication may pass into breast milk. It is recommended not to use this medication in children or adolescents under 18 years old, as its safety and efficacy have not been established in this population. In cases of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and gastrointestinal symptoms may appear, necessitating immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication may impair the patient’s responsiveness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to other containers may lead to a deterioration in quality or accidents, so care must be taken.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• heart failure
• venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
• respiratory distress
• pancreatitis
• drug hypersensitivity reaction

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the prolonged effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle