Memantin Orion
Memantin Orion is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by improving nerve signals and memory.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Memantine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose for adults is 20 mg once daily. The dose is gradually increased over 4 weeks.
Method
Take by mouth once a day, every day at the same time, with water. You can take it with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Feeling sleepy
- •Constipation (difficulty passing stool)
- •Changes in liver test results
- •Dizziness
- •Problems with balance
- •Shortness of breath
- •High blood pressure
- •Allergic reaction to the medicine
RARE
- •Feeling very tired
- •Fungal infections
- •Confusion
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real
- •Vomiting
- •Problems with walking
- •Heart failure
- •Blood clots in veins
- •Seizures
- •Inflammation of the pancreas
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Mental health problems
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to memantine hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a history of epileptic seizures, a recent heart attack, heart failure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Consult your doctor.
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)