Mentixa
Mentixa helps improve memory and brain signals in people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Memantine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
The dose starts small and slowly increases over four weeks until you reach 20 mg once a day.
Method
Take Mentixa by mouth once a day, at the same time each day, with water. You can take it with or without food. 10 mg tablets can be split.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Constipation
- •High liver test values
- •Dizziness
- •Balance problems
- •Shortness of breath
- •High blood pressure
- •Drug hypersensitivity (allergic reaction)
RARE
- •Tiredness
- •Fungal infections
- •Confusion
- •Hallucinations
- •Vomiting
- •Abnormal walking
- •Heart failure
- •Blood clots in veins (thrombosis/thromboembolism)
- •Seizures
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Psychotic reactions
Important Warnings
- Do not take Mentixa if you are allergic to memantine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have had seizures.
- Talk to your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack, have heart failure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Mentixa is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Mentixa is not for children or adolescents under 18 years old.
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)