Youngil Memantine Tablet (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally once daily and should be taken at the same time each day. Dose escalation: The maximum daily dose is 20 mg, and it should be increased by 5 mg weekly over the first 3 weeks. - First week (Day 1-7): 5 mg once daily - Second week (Day 8-14): 10 mg once daily - Third week (Day 15-21): 15 mg once daily - From the fourth week onward: 20 mg once daily Maintenance dose: The recommended maintenance dose is 1 day

This medicine should not be used in patients who are allergic to its components or in patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures, and those predisposed to seizures should use this medication with caution. Co-administration with other medications that have similar effects may increase central nervous system side effects, so combination should be avoided. Patients with altered urinary acidity or those who have recently experienced heart disease should exercise caution when using this medication. During treatment with this medicine, side effects such as dizziness, headaches, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur. If symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. It may interact with other drugs, especially antipsychotic medications, muscle relaxants, and anticoagulants, so it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking any of these. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medicine, and breastfeeding mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding while using it. Its safety and efficacy have not been established in children or adolescents under 18 years of age, so it should not be used in this population. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication may affect the patient's concentration and reaction speed, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• psychotic reactions
• hallucinations
• hypertension
• shortness of breath
• elevated liver function tests
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and ensure safe use.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle