Mentagen 5mg Tablet
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Rs.120for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Mentagen 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mentagen 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Mentagen 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 Mentagen 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Mentagen 5mg Tablet
Memantine(5mg)
Mentagen 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 mentagen tablet works
Mentagen 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. Mentagen 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 mentagen tablet
Dizziness, Headache, Confusion, Constipation
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Expert advice FOR Mentagen 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 Mentagen 5mg Tablet
Memantine
Q. Does Mentagen 5mg Tablet have abuse potential?
No, Mentagen 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 Mentagen 5mg Tablet should be taken?
Mentagen 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 Mentagen 5mg Tablet to start working?
For Mentagen 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.