Memantine Tablets
Developed to target cognitive decline and indicated to support neural functioning, this agent is utilized to alleviate symptoms in neurodegenerative conditions.
Strengths: 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Ebixa
- Therapeutic class
NMDA receptor antagonist
- Pharmacological class
Adamantane derivative
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to memantine; severe hepatic impairment; severe epilepsy
- Minor side effects
dizziness; headache; constipation
- Moderate side effects
confusion; somnolence; hypertension
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Lundbeck
- Onset Time
3–4 weeks
- Duration
long-term
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
amantadine; ketamine; dextromethorphan
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in patients with history of seizures; monitor patient's renal function; may impair ability to drive
Serious side effects
hallucinations — requires immediate medical attention; psychosis — requires immediate medical attention; heart failure — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to target cognitive decline and indicated to support neural functioning, this agent is utilized to alleviate symptoms in neurodegenerative conditions.
Mechanism of action
Memantine is a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist that binds to the receptor ion channels. By blocking the effects of pathologically elevated glutamate levels, it prevents the chronic overstimulation of these receptors, which contributes to neuronal dysfunction.
Memantine Tablets
Developed to target cognitive decline and indicated to support neural functioning, this agent is utilized to alleviate symptoms in neurodegenerative conditions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Memantine
- Listed indication(s): Alzheimer’s Disease
Available option
- 60 tablets - 10 mg1442-10-mg-17422