Mentixa
Mentixa is a medicine that helps improve memory and nerve signals in people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Memantine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended daily dose for adults is 20 mg, taken once a day. The dose is gradually increased over four weeks to reduce side effects, starting with half a 10 mg tablet in week 1.
Method
Take Mentixa by mouth once a day, at the same time each day, with water. You can take it with or without food. The 10 mg tablet can be divided.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Constipation
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
- •Dizziness
- •Balance problems
- •Shortness of breath
- •High blood pressure
- •Allergic reaction to the medicine
RARE
- •Fatigue
- •Fungal infections
- •Confusion
- •Hallucinations
- •Vomiting
- •Abnormal gait (walking problems)
- •Heart failure
- •Blood clots in veins
- •Epileptic seizures
- •Inflammation of the pancreas
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Psychotic reactions
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 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.
- Mentixa is not recommended for children or teenagers under 18 years old.
- Do not take Mentixa if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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- This medicine may affect your reaction time, making it unsafe to drive or use machines.
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)