Manufacturer: Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition : Memantine(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Md
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Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember to inform the doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease.
Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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. Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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.
The pharmacokinetics (PK) of memantine is proportional in a wide dose range and the apparent elimination half-life (T½) is approximately 60–70 h. Memantine is mainly excreted from the kidney, and hardly metabolized in the liver.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dmentin
Dizziness
Headache
Confusion
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
Abnormal liver function tests
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
Breathlessness
Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypersensitivity
General Information.
Renal failure, renal impairment, renal tubular acidosis (RTA), urinary tract infection (UTI).
Hepatic disease.
Geriatric.
Pregnancy.
Breast-feeding.
Children, infants.
Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Memantine is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. The recommended starting dose of NAMENDA is 5 mg (2.5 mL) once daily.
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Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD to slow down the progression of 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Does Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD have abuse potential?
No, Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD should be taken?
Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD to start working?
For Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD?
The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.
Q. How does Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD affect a person with dementia?
Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD?
No, Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD make you sleepy?
Yes, Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD may make you sleepy. Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD be combined with donepezil?
Yes, Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD?
Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD can either make Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
Q. Does Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD have any interaction with cardiac medicines?
Yes, Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD 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 Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD which may cause increased toxicity.
Q. Can I stop taking Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD if I feel better?
No, keep using Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Dmentin 5mg Tablet MD can bring back your symptoms of dementia.
