Marbodin
Marbodin is a medicine for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease that helps improve memory and thinking.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Memantine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is 20 mg once a day. Your doctor will slowly increase your dose to this amount.
Method
Take Marbodin by mouth once daily. Swallow the tablets with water, with or without food. Try to take it at the same time each day.
Important
The highest dose you should take in a day is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Constipation
- •High liver test values
- •Dizziness
- •Balance problems
- •Shortness of breath
- •High blood pressure
- •Allergic reaction to the medicine
RARE
- •Tiredness
- •Fungal infections
- •Confusion
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations)
- •Vomiting
- •Abnormal walking
- •Heart failure
- •Blood clots in veins
- •Seizures
- •Inflammation of the pancreas
- •Liver inflammation
- •Mental health problems
Important Warnings
- Do not take Marbodin if you are allergic to memantine hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have had epileptic seizures in the past.
- Tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack, have heart failure, or have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor may need to change your dose.
- Marbodin is not recommended for children or teenagers under 18 years old.
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- Do not use Marbodin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- This medicine might make you react slower, so it may not be safe to drive or use machines. Your doctor will advise you.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in severe renal impairment. Consider potential significant interactions. (updated 18.3.2024)