Hwanin Memantine Tablet 20mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken orally once a day, at the same time each day. If necessary, it can be taken twice a day. For dose increment in adults: The maximum daily dose is 20mg, and the initial dose should be increased by 5mg per week for the first three weeks to reach the maintenance dose. - 1st week (Day 1-7): 5mg once a day - 2nd week (Day 8-14): 10mg once a day - 3rd week (Day 15-21): 15mg once a day

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its components or those with severely impaired liver and kidney function. Caution is required when administering to patients with epilepsy or those with a history of seizures, as well as to patients taking certain NMDA antagonists, as this may increase the risk of side effects. Patients whose urinary pH is altered due to urinary conditions or changes in dietary habits, as well as those with uncontrolled heart disease or hypertension, should also be closely monitored during use. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur during the use of this medication. If these symptoms are severe or persist, consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. Rarely, central nervous system adverse reactions such as mental confusion, hallucinations, and seizures may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the healthcare provider before using it. Women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid using this medication unless absolutely necessary, as its safety has not been established, and it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medicine. Use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age is not recommended as its safety and efficacy have not been confirmed. In cases of overdose, central nervous system symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. This medication may affect the patient's reaction speed, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• hallucinations
• psychiatric reaction
• heart failure
• venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
• dyspnea
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

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

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×3)]