Memantin Stada
Memantin Stada is used to treat people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
How to Use
Dosage
The typical starting dose is 0.5 ml (one pump or pipette measure) once daily for the first week. This dose is gradually increased weekly to a maximum of 2 ml (four pumps or pipette measures) once daily from the fourth week onwards.
Method
Take Memantin Stada by mouth once daily with a little water. You can take it with or without food. Do not pour or pump directly into your mouth; measure the dose with a spoon or in a glass of water.
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg, which is 2 ml (four pumpings or pipette measures), taken once a day.
Possible Side Effects
- •headache
- •drowsiness
- •constipation
- •elevated liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •dizziness
- •balance problems
- •shortness of breath
- •high blood pressure
- •hypersensitivity to the medicine (allergic reaction)
- •fatigue
- •fungal infections
- •confusion
- •hallucinations
- •vomiting
- •abnormal gait (problems walking)
- •heart failure
- •blood clots in veins
- •epileptic seizures
- •inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •psychotic reactions (severe mental changes)
- •depression, suicidal thoughts, or suicide (these are linked to Alzheimer's disease but have been reported in patients taking Memantin Stada)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to memantine hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had epileptic seizures.
- Tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack, or if you have heart failure or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor may need to adjust your dose and monitor your kidney function closely.
- Avoid using this medicine with amantadine (for Parkinson's disease), ketamine (an anesthetic), dextromethorphan (for coughs), and other similar medicines (NMDA antagonists).
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- Memantin Stada is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Do not use Memantin Stada if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- This medicine may affect your reaction time, making it unsafe to drive or operate machinery.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in severe renal impairment. Consider potential significant interactions. (updated 18.3.2024)