Adaxor
Adaxor helps improve memory and nerve signals for people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Memantine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Avansor Pharma Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is 20 mg once a day, which is reached gradually over 4 weeks following a specific schedule.
Method
Take the tablets by mouth once a day with water. You can take them with or without food. Try to take them at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Constipation
- •Dizziness
- •Shortness of breath
- •High blood pressure
- •Hypersensitivity to the medicine
RARE
- •Tiredness
- •Fungal infections
- •Confusion
- •Hallucinations
- •Vomiting
- •Abnormal gait
- •Heart failure
- •Blood clots in veins
- •Seizures
- •Pancreatitis
- •Psychotic reactions
- •Depression, suicidal thoughts (reported in patients with Alzheimer's disease treated with Adaxor)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Adaxor if you are allergic to memantine hydrochloride or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had epileptic seizures.
- Inform your doctor if you recently had a heart attack, or if you have heart failure or high blood pressure that is not controlled.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor will closely monitor you and may adjust your dose.
- Avoid taking Adaxor with medicines containing amantadine (for Parkinson's), ketamine (an anesthetic), or dextromethorphan (for cough).
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- Adaxor contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you cannot tolerate certain sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Adaxor is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines. Your doctor will advise if it's safe for you.