Memantine Tablets 10 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally once daily and at the same time every day. If necessary, it may be administered twice daily. The method of dosage increase is to increase by 5 mg per week for the first 3 weeks. - First week (Days 1-7): 5 mg once daily - Second week (Days 8-14): 10 mg once daily - Third week (Days 15-21): 15 mg once daily - From the fourth week: 20 mg once daily

This drug should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its ingredients. It is also advisable not to administer this medication to patients with severely impaired liver function or very poor kidney function. Caution is warranted in patients with epilepsy or those who have experienced seizures in the past. In particular, co-administration with NMDA antagonists such as amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan may increase the risk of side effects, and such combinations should be avoided. Patients experiencing changes in urinary acidity or consuming a lot of alkaline beverages should also take care. The safety of this drug in patients with a history of myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension has not been sufficiently established, so it should be used cautiously. While taking this drug, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consultation with a physician is advised. Rarely, neurological symptoms such as mental confusion, hallucinations, or seizures may occur, so caution is warranted. There may be interactions with other medications, so especially when taking antipsychotics, muscle relaxants, or anticoagulants, patients should definitely consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits before taking this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this drug. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children or adolescents under 18 years old have not been established, and its use is not recommended. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as coma, hallucinations, or seizures may occur, and in such cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. This drug may affect the central nervous system, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Keep this product out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Seizures
• psychiatric reactions
• hallucinations
• congestive heart failure
• venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
• shortness of breath
• pancreatitis
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• hypertension
• balance disorder
• gait abnormalities
• confusion
• hallucinations
• psychiatric 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 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle