Nemdaa 5 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimers disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimers by improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.
Nemdaa 5 Tablet 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, confusion, sleepiness, abnormal liver function tests, balance disorder and shortness of breath.
It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.
NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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.
NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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.
NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 NEMDAA 5MG TABLET with or without food. Take NEMDAA 5MG TABLET as prescribed. You are advised to take NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 NEMDAA 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking NEMDAA 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as NEMDAA 5MG TABLET causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity.
Avoid consuming alcohol along with NEMDAA 5MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness. NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 NEMDAA TABLET
- Alzheimers disease
BENEFITS OF NEMDAA TABLET
In Alzheimers disease
SIDE EFFECTS OF TABLET
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Confusion
- Sleepiness
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Breathlessness
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hypersensitivity
HOW TO USE TABLET
HOW TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Liver
Limited information is available on the use of Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TABLET?
FAQs
No, Tablet does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.
Tablet 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.
For Tablet 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.
The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Tablet include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.
Tablet belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Tablet 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.
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.
No, Tablet 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.
Yes, Tablet may make you sleepy. Tablet 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.
Yes, Tablet 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.
Tablet can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Tablet can either make Tablet less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
Yes, Tablet 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 Tablet which may cause increased toxicity.
No, keep using Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Tablet can bring back your symptoms of dementia.
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