Memantine ratiopharm GmbH
Memantine ratiopharm GmbH contains memantine hydrochloride and is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by improving nerve signals and memory in the brain.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Memantine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The dose starts with half a 10 mg tablet once daily for the first week, gradually increasing to two 10 mg tablets once daily from the fourth week onwards.
Method
Take the tablets orally once a day with a glass of water, regularly at the same time each day, with or without food.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose for adults is 20 mg (two 10 mg tablets) once daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Constipation
- •Elevated liver function test results
- •Dizziness
- •Balance problems
- •Shortness of breath
- •High blood pressure
- •Drug hypersensitivity
RARE
- •Fatigue
- •Fungal infections
- •Confusion
- •Hallucinations
- •Vomiting
- •Abnormal gait
- •Heart failure
- •Blood clots in veins
- •Epileptic seizures
- •Inflammation of the pancreas
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Psychotic reactions
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to memantine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had epileptic seizures.
- Tell your doctor if you recently had a heart attack, or if you have uncontrolled heart failure or high blood pressure.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor will monitor your kidney function and adjust the dose if needed.
- Avoid taking this medicine with amantadine (for Parkinson's), ketamine (an anesthetic), dextromethorphan (for cough), or other similar medicines.
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- This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years old.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
- This medicine may affect your reaction time, so driving or operating machinery is not recommended.
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)