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Memantal 5mg Tablet

East West Pharma
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Composition FOR Memantal 5mg Tablet

Memantine(5mg)

food interaction for Memantal Tablet

alcohol interaction for Memantal Tablet

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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Memantal 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Memantal 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Memantal 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Information regarding the use of Memantal 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Memantal 5mg Tablet

Memantine(5mg)

Memantal tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It should be used in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

How memantal tablet works

Memantal 5mg Tablet is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemical messenger) in the brain which is mediated by NMDA receptors. Memantal 5mg Tablet works by preventing the action of NMDA receptors and regulates the production of glutamate.  involved in the transmission of nerve signals. This is how it prevents memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.

Common side effects of memantal tablet

Dizziness, Headache, Confusion, Constipation

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Expert advice FOR Memantal Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Memantine to treat dementia (memory loss) in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
  • It is well tolerated and has lesser side effects as compared to other similar medicines.
  • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration until you know how Memantine affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Memantal 5mg Tablet

Memantine

Q. Does Memantal 5mg Tablet have abuse potential?
No, Memantal 5mg Tablet does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.
Q. When and how Memantal 5mg Tablet should be taken?
Memantal 5mg Tablet should be taken orally once a day. To benefit from your medicine you should take it regularly every day at the same time of the day. The tablets should be swallowed with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.
Q. How long does it take for Memantal 5mg Tablet to start working?
For Memantal 5mg Tablet to start working and show its full benefits, it may require between 3 and 8 hours. The doctor may require a follow-up clinical assessment to check the progress after 4 weeks and then 6 months after the first assessment.
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Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Memantal 5mg Tablet?
The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Memantal 5mg Tablet include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.
Q. How does Memantal 5mg Tablet affect a person with dementia?
Memantal 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Memantal 5mg Tablet may improve the ability to think and remember. It may also reduce the deterioration of these abilities in people who have Alzheimer's disease. However, with time the effectiveness of this medicine will reduce and it may not be able to cure Alzheimer's disease or prevent the loss of these abilities.
Q. What is dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia which contributes to around 60 to 70% of cases.
Q. Can I just stop taking Memantal 5mg Tablet?
No, Memantal 5mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel well. This medicine only helps to control the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but does not cure it. If you need to stop the medication then doctor should be consulted first.
Q. Does Memantal 5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Memantal 5mg Tablet may make you sleepy. Memantal 5mg Tablet has minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and usage of machines. In such cases, outpatients should be warned to take special care.
Q. Can Memantal 5mg Tablet be combined with donepezil?
Yes, Memantal 5mg Tablet can be combined with donepezil, as there will be no increased adverse effects. However, this combination will not cure Alzheimer's, but it can only improve thinking ability, short term memory, and other related symptoms.
Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Memantal 5mg Tablet?
Memantal 5mg Tablet can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Memantal 5mg Tablet can either make Memantal 5mg Tablet less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
Q. Does Memantal 5mg Tablet have any interaction with cardiac medicines?
Yes, Memantal 5mg Tablet may interfere with the working of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). It decreases the levels of HCT which will reduce the effectiveness of HCT. Also, procainamide and quinidine may increase levels of Memantal 5mg Tablet which may cause increased toxicity.
Q. Can I stop taking Memantal 5mg Tablet if I feel better?
No, keep using Memantal 5mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Memantal 5mg Tablet can bring back your symptoms of dementia.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)