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Brand Name :
Namenda, Namenda XR Titration Pack, Namenda XR
Synonyms :
Class :
N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonist
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet-(Oral, as hydrochloride)
5mg
10mg
Capsule-ER (Oral, as hydrochloride)
7mg
14mg
28mg
Oral solution (Oral, as hydrochloride)
2mg/mL
5 mg tablet orally may be increased up to 5 mg/day each week. Maintenance dose: 20 mg/day orally twice a day 7 mg PO Capsule-ER may be increased up to 7 mg/day each week Maintenance dose: 28 mg/day orally daily
5 mg tablet orally may be increased up to 5 mg/day each week.
Maintenance dose: 20 mg/day orally twice a day
7 mg PO Capsule-ER daily, may be increased up to 7 mg/day each week
Maintenance dose: 28 mg/day orally daily
Not indicated
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the level of serum concentration of memantine
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of memantine
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of memantine
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of memantine
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of memantine
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of memantine
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
memantine: they may enhance the serum concentration of alkalinizing agents
memantine: they may enhance the serum concentration of alkalinizing agents
memantine: they may enhance the serum concentration of alkalinizing agents
memantine: they may enhance the serum concentration of alkalinizing agents
memantine: they may enhance the serum concentration of alkalinizing agents
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of memantine
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of memantine
may increase the toxic effect of NMDA receptor antagonists
trimethoprim: they may increase the toxic effect of memantine
Adverse drug reactions:
Frequency Defined
1-10%
Headache (6%)
Constipation (5%)
Dizziness (7%)
Cough (4%)
Syncope (3%)
Vomiting (3%)
Dyspnea (2%)
Fatigue (2%)
Hypertension (4%)
Confusion (6%)
Backache (3%)
Pain (3%)
Somnolence (3%)
Pregnancy warnings:
Pregnancy Category: N/A
Lactation: not known
Pregnancy Categories:
Patient Information Leaflet
Generic Name: memantine (Rx)
Why do we use memantine (Rx)?
memantine (Rx) belongs to the class of NMDA Antagonists, which helps to treat Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.