Memantine Tablets 10 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally once a day at the same time each day. It may be taken twice a day if necessary. The adult dosage escalation method is as follows: First week 5 mg once a day, Second week 10 mg once a day, Third week 15 mg once a day for 7 days. From the fourth week, 20 mg once a day is administered, with a maintenance dose of 20 mg once a day. Elderly patients aged 65 or older are also recommended to take 20 mg once a day.

This medication must not be administered to patients who are allergic to any of its ingredients. It should also not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function or very poor kidney function. Caution is warranted when administering to patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures, or those who have a predisposition to seizures. Additionally, co-administration with other drugs that have similar effects should be avoided, as side effects may worsen. Patients with conditions or dietary habits that can change urine acidity (pH) should also be careful, and its safety has not been established in patients with heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension. Possible side effects include dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension, and if these symptoms are severe, consultation with healthcare personnel is advised. Because interactions with other drugs may occur, especially with antipsychotic agents, muscle relaxants, anticoagulants, etc., it is crucial to inform the doctor or pharmacist if these medications are being taken. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication, and it is recommended to stop breastfeeding if nursing. Safety and efficacy have not been confirmed in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, thus, it should not be administered. In the case of overdose, serious symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, hallucinations, and seizures may occur, requiring immediate medical attention, as there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic treatment will be provided. This medication may affect a patient's concentration and reaction speed; therefore, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers aside from its original packaging.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• hypertension
• confusion
• hallucinations
• psychotic reactions
• balance disturbance
• gait abnormality

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle