Description
ADMENTA 5 mg Tablet
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called anti-dementia agents used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss), and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handling daily activities.
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Memantine’ which is an NMDA receptor antagonist. It acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals that play an essential role in memory.
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s decreases the brain’s abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
You can take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s with or without food. Take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as prescribed. You are advised to take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity.
Avoid consuming alcohol along with Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s
Alzheimer’s disease
Medicinal Benefits
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of anti-dementia agents called NMDA receptor antagonist. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s is used to treat moderate to severe dementia (memory loss) of Alzheimer’s disease.
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals which play an important role in memory.
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s works by decreasing the brain’s abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Side Effects of Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Balance disorders
- High blood pressure
- Shortness of breath
- Elevated liver function tests
ABOUT THE DRUG:
Memantine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor antagonist and it is a medication used for Alzheimer?s disease as it helps in improving the function of the nerve cells in the brain.
It is a drug used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer related dementia.
USES OF THE DRUG:
Admenta is prescribed mainly for people with mild to moderate dementia induced by Alzheimer?s disease.
It helps the brain to improve its functions and abilities to think, communicate and remember.
Admenta may also be given for treatments other than those listed above.
WORKING OF THE DRUG:
Memantine is an NMDA receptor antagonist that works by blocking the excess activity of the some substances in brain known as glutamate. This in turn reduces the symtptoms associated with Alzheimer?s disease.
MANUFACTURER:
Admenta is manufactured by Sun Pharma, India. The drugs are available on our website under various pack sizes. To buy Admenta 5 mg online, visit 24x7pharma.com.
DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:
The drug is available in the form of Tablet under the following brand name and strength on our website:
Admenta 5 mg
Admenta 10 mg
Buy Admenta 5 mg online at 24x7pharma.com.
DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:
Are allergic to this active ingredient Memantine or any other ingredient of the drug
Have allergies to the food and medicines
Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant
Are breastfeeding as the drug may pass into the breast milk
TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:
Have a diabetes history
Have a seizure disorder
Have heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)
Have the condition of vertigo or very fast heart beat
Have a history of epilepsy
HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?
Take the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Memantine dosage will be decided by your doctor after properly examining you.
However, the normal dosage is 5 mg orally once daily initially, then incremented by 5 mg per week. Maintenance dosage is 5mg once daily up to 10 mg twice daily. The maximum daily dose of Memantine should not exceed 20 mg.
HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?
If you are taking the tablets, then you can just swallow the tablets with a glass of water. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet before taking. Do not try to dissolve the Tablets, take it as full. you can tke the tablets with or without food.
Take the medicine as prescribed by the Doctor. Try to take the dose at the same time each day; this reduces the chances of missing a dose.
FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE IT?
Do not stop taking the tablets or change the dose without consulting with your Doctor. This drug is meant to be taken on a regular basis, so keep on taking the drug as long as recommended by the Doctor.
OVERDOSE:
In case of an overdose of Memantine, get emergency medical attention or call the Doctor immediately. Overdose may cause restlessness, drowsiness, unusual behavior, hallucinations, light headedness, or fainting.
MISS DOSE:
Do not miss a single dose of Memantine. However, if you miss a dose, take it as soon as your remember it. Do not take the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is almost up. Instead continue with the original schedule. Never take multiple doses closer to each other. Read more: admenta 5
SIDE EFFECTS OF ADMENTA 5MG:
Some common and less serious side effects of Memantine are dizziness, hallucinations, confusion, loss of coordination, seizures, fainting, joint pain, anxiety, swelling in hands or feet, constipation, and headache. If any of these side effects continue for a long time and deteriorate, seek medical attention right away.
Memantine rarely causes any serious side effects but if you experience them, stop using the medication and get emergency medical attention. The side effects mentioned thus are not all the possible ones, there may be others.
COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Some drugs can interact with Admenta or Memantine. Let your doctor know in advance if you are already using any of these interacting drugs: cimetidine, nicotine, ranitidine, quinidine, sodium bicarbonate, anti viral drugs such as rimantadine or amantadine, cold or cough medicines that contain dextromethorphan, a diuretic which such as hydrochlorothiazide or triamterene, drugs to treat glaucoma such as acetazolamide or dichlorphenamide, or oral diabetes medications that contain metformin.
These drugs are not all the possible ones which can interact with Memantine. There may be others. Let your doctor know about all other drugs which you may be using.
Never start a new medication without proper medical screening and advice. The list of drugs mentioned here in this guide is not a complete one and there may be other interacting drugs.
Share the list of all present medication which you may be using with your doctor. Never start a new medication on your own.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Follow any diet and activity restrictions advised by your doctor strictly, especially with regards to any activity that requires a high level of mental alertness.
Memantine can impact your thinking ability and reflexes. This may make activities like driving daunting and tough, so be extra careful.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy (fits), heart attack, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Talk to your doctor if you change your diet from normal to strict vegetarian or if you are having any kidney problems or urinary tract infections. Avoid taking amantadine (used to treat Parkinson’s disease), ketamine (anesthetic), dextromethorphan (used to treat cough), and other NMDA-antagonists at the same time.
Consult your doctor before taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity.
Avoid consuming alcohol along with Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with antiparkinson’s (amantadine), anaesthetic (ketamine), anti-tussive (dextromethorphan), skeletal muscle relaxant (dantrolene, baclofen), antacid (cimetidine, ranitidine), anti-arrhythmic (procainamide, quinidine).
anti-malarial (quinine), an alkaloid (nicotine), diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide), dopaminergic agonist (levodopa, bromocriptine), anti-psychotic (quetiapine), anticonvulsants (used to treat fits), barbiturates (used to induce sleep), neuroleptics (used to treat mental disorders), and oral anticoagulants.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid smoking as nicotine might interact with working of Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s may interact with disease conditions such as high blood pressure, liver or kidney impairment.
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as it may cause increased dizziness.
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PREGNANCY
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s belongs to pregnancy category B. Caution should be exercised; it is advisable to consult a doctor before using Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s.
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BREAST FEEDING
It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s. Consult your doctor before taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s if you are breastfeeding.
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DRIVING
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s causes dizziness, sleepiness and might change your reactivity. Do not drive or operate machinery.
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LIVER
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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KIDNEY
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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