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Eden Memantine Tablet 5 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Eden Memantine Tablet 5 mg (Memantine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Memantine Hydrochloride›5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)이든파마
Appearance
White oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202503086 · Approved 2025.11.26

Summary

Main use
Treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This medication is administered orally once daily and should be taken at the same time every day. If necessary, it may be administered twice daily. Dosage increase: The maximum daily dosage is 20 mg, and to minimize the risk of adverse reactions, it should be increased weekly by 5 mg over the first 3 weeks. First week (Day 1-7): Administer 5 mg once daily for 7 days. Second week (Day 8-14): Administer 10 mg once daily for 7 days.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)이든파마

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease

  • Alzheimer's Disease
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This medication is used for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

How to take

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally once daily and should be taken at the same time every day. If necessary, it may be administered twice daily. Dosage increase: The maximum daily dosage is 20 mg, and to minimize the risk of adverse reactions, it should be increased weekly by 5 mg over the first 3 weeks. First week (Day 1-7): Administer 5 mg once daily for 7 days. Second week (Day 8-14): Administer 10 mg once daily for 7 days.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to its components. It is safe not to administer this medication in patients with severely impaired liver function or very poor kidney function. Patients with seizures or epilepsy, or those with a history of seizures should use this medication with caution. Concomitant use with drugs that have similar effects, such as amantadine, ketamine, and dextromethorphan, may exacerbate side effects, so they should not be taken together. Careful monitoring should be conducted in situations where the acidity (pH) of urine may change or there are changes in eating habits. Patients with recent heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension should pay special attention when using this medication, and careful judgment is required due to lack of related data. During treatment with this medication, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and hypertension may occur; if symptoms are severe, medical consultation is recommended. This medication may interact with other drugs, so especially when used with particular muscle relaxants, antipsychotics, anticoagulants, etc., it is necessary to inform healthcare professionals and to be managed carefully. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult with a doctor before taking this medication, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if nursing. It is advisable not to use this medication in children or adolescents under 18 years old, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, and vomiting may occur, and in such cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication may affect the central nervous system, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and do not transfer it to other containers, as this is important for maintaining the quality of the drug.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • headache
  • constipation
  • drowsiness
  • hypertension
  • fungal infection
  • drug hypersensitivity
  • confusion
  • hallucination
  • psychotic reaction
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  • balance disorder
  • gait abnormality
  • seizure
  • heart failure
  • venous thromboembolism
  • shortness of breath
  • vomiting
  • pancreatitis
  • liver function test elevation
  • hepatitis
  • fatigue
  • restlessness
  • psychosis
  • visual disturbances
  • stupor
  • unconsciousness.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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