Ezatine Tablets 5 Milligrams (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally once a day and should be taken at the same time every day. If necessary, it can be taken twice a day. Dosage escalation method: Increase the dose by 5 mg per week for 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: 20 mg once daily Maintenance dose: Once daily

This medicine should not be administered to patients with an allergy to any of its ingredients. It should also not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function or significantly decreased kidney function. Patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures, or those who have a propensity to develop epilepsy, should use this medication with caution. In particular, concomitant use with medications such as amantadine, ketamine, and dextromethorphan may increase central nervous system side effects, and thus should be avoided. Patients with conditions that may cause changes in urinary acidity (pH) or dietary changes should be closely monitored when taking this medication. Patients with myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension do not have sufficient safety data for this medication, so it should be administered cautiously. Taking this medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension. Psychological confusion, hallucinations, and psychotic symptoms may rarely occur, so if symptoms arise, consultation with healthcare personnel is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider about any medications currently being taken. In particular, monitoring is required when taken with antipsychotics, skeletal muscle relaxants, or anticoagulants. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult with a physician before taking this medication. If breastfeeding, it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding as this medication may pass into breast milk. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established for children and adolescents under 18 years, so its use is discouraged. In cases of overdose, severe symptoms such as coma, hallucination, seizures, and vomiting may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention, and there is no specific antidote. This medication may slow the patient's reaction speed, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. Finally, keep out of the reach of children and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• psychotic reactions
• hallucinations
• heart failure
• venous thromboembolism/thrombosis
• shortness of breath

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C to ensure the medication retains its effect and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle