Hanin Memantine Od Tablet 10 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once daily and should be administered at the same time every day. If necessary, it can be taken twice daily. The maximum daily dosage increase is 20mg, and during the first three weeks, it should be increased by 5mg per week. First week (Days 1-7): 5mg once daily for 7 days. Second week (Days 8-14): 10mg once daily for 7 days. Third week (Days 15-21): 15mg once daily for 7 days.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is metabolized in the body, so patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take it. Care should be taken not to exceed the maximum daily allowance for aspartame, and it is safe for adults to consume below 2.4 grams per day. Patients who are allergic to any components of this medication or who have severe liver and kidney dysfunction should not take this medication. Patients with epilepsy or those who have experienced seizures should use this medication with caution, and it should be avoided when taken with certain NMDA antagonists due to increased risk of side effects. Patients with changes in urine acidity or uncontrolled cardiac disease and hypertension also need to be cautious. While taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur, and if symptoms are severe, a doctor should be consulted. There is potential for interaction with other medications, especially when taken with NMDA antagonists, antipsychotic drugs, muscle relaxants, and anticoagulants, so follow the instructions of a professional. Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, as it may affect the fetus. Nursing women should consider discontinuing breastfeeding, as this medication may pass into breast milk. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years have not been established, so use should be avoided. In case of overdose, central nervous system and gastrointestinal symptoms may occur, and prompt medical attention should be sought. This medication may affect the patient's reaction times, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Finally, store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container as this is important for maintaining the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

• Seizure
• psychotic reaction
• hallucination
• heart failure
• venous thrombosis/thromboembolism
• shortness of breath
• pancreatitis
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• hypertension
• fungal infection
• drug hypersensitivity reaction
• confusion
• hallucination
• psychotic reaction

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage ensures the safe retention of the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White round orally disintegrating tablet

Package unit

Domestic - 90 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×9], Export - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×3]