Admenta 5 Mg
- Manufacturer : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Namenda
- Generic Brands : Memantine
Admenta Tablet is used for Forgetfulness, Memory disorders, Impaired reasoning, Mental confusion, Memory disorder, Moderate to severe alzheimer's disease and other conditions. Admenta Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Admenta Tablet contains Memantine as an active ingredient.
Admenta Tablet works by increasing glutamate in brain to decrease abnormal activity in the brain.
Sun Pharma manufactures Admenta Tablet.
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to an imbalance of chemical messengers in the brain. Admenta 5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of glutamate, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.
Admenta 5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a condition in which the patient's memory and ability to think, communicate, learn, and handle daily activities are impaired slowly. This medicine does not cure Alzheimer's disease; it improves the symptoms of the disease and delays disease progression.
Take Admenta tablets exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medicine. Take this with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.
It is important to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your refilled before you run out of medicine completely. To be sure this medication is helping your condition, and is not causing harmful effects; your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Pregnancy - This medicine is considered safe for consumption by pregnant women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
Genitourinary conditions - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with genitourinary conditions due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Use in pediatrics - This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
Do not use Memantine HCl tablets if you are allergic to its active ingredient.
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medicine.
This medicine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
The recommended starting adult dose of Admenta (Memantine tablets) is 5 mg once daily. The recommended target dose is 20 mg/day. The dose should be increased in 5 mg increments to 10 mg/day (5 mg twice a day), 15 mg/day (5 mg and 10 mg as separate doses), and 20 mg/day (10 mg twice a day). The minimum recommended interval between dose increases is one week. Memantine tablets can be taken with or without food.
Admenta 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It should be used in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Admenta Tablet.