Evicasa 20 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally once daily and should be given at the same time every day. If necessary, it can be given twice a day. Dosage increase: The maximum daily dose is 20 mg, with an increase of 5 mg weekly over the first 3 weeks. - First week: 5 mg once daily - Second week: 10 mg once daily - Third week: 15 mg once daily - From the fourth week: 20 mg once daily Maintenance dose: 20 mg once daily Elderly patients.

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergic reactions to any of its components. It should also not be administered to patients with severe liver impairment or severe renal impairment. Special caution is needed in patients with epilepsy or those with a history of seizures. Co-administration with other medications that have similar effects may increase the severity of side effects, so such combinations should be avoided. Significant changes in urine acidity may affect the excretion of this medication, requiring medical supervision. Patients with uncontrolled heart disease or hypertension should consult with a healthcare provider before using this medication. While taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and elevated blood pressure may occur, so physical condition should be closely monitored. Neurological side effects such as mental confusion or hallucinations can occur rarely, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. There is potential for interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are currently taking. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult with a healthcare provider before taking this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years, so it is advisable to avoid use. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as coma, seizures, and hallucinations may occur, so it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage and visit a hospital immediately in case of overdose. This medication may affect the patient's reaction time, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Store this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the safety of the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet imprinted with "20" on one side and "MEM" on the other side.

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/PTP x 2]