Memantine 5mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Memantine 5mg is an NMDA receptor antagonist used for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease dementia for memantine treatment. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, restore lost memory completely, or stop disease progression permanently, but it may help some patients with cognition, behavior, daily function, or caregiver burden for a period. Memantine modulates glutamate activity at NMDA receptors, which may reduce excessive excitatory signaling involved in dementia symptoms. Caregivers should monitor falls, agitation, worsening confusion, sleep changes, constipation, urination problems, and whether daily function is improving, stable, or worsening.

How to use

Take Memantine 5mg exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if possible. Dose may be titrated gradually. Caregivers should track function, behavior, falls, and tolerability.

How it works

Memantine blocks NMDA receptor activity in a regulated way, helping modulate excess glutamate signaling associated with Alzheimer's disease symptoms.

Common side effects

Possible effects include dizziness, headache, constipation, sleepiness, confusion, hallucinations, high blood pressure, and tiredness. Serious concerns include seizures, severe allergic reaction, severe agitation, or marked worsening confusion.

Important information

Review kidney disease, seizure history, urinary problems, liver disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, alkaline urine conditions, sodium bicarbonate use, acetazolamide, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, amantadine, ketamine, and dextromethorphan.