Remtin 5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Memantine hydrochloride
Company	Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Remtin xr 7 mg capsule Remtin xr 14 mg capsule

Indications

Treatment of all forms of dementia of the Alzheimer's type
May be indicated in other types of dementia

Pharmacology

Action as an uncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonist
Well absorbed after oral administration
Linear pharmacokinetics
Excreted predominantly unchanged in the urine
Terminal elimination half-life of 60-80 hours

Dosage & Administration

Recommended maintenance dose of 20 mg/day for adults and older patients
Upward titration with 5 mg per week over 3 weeks
Missed dose guidance
Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
Not recommended for children under 18 years

Interaction

Enhancement of effects of L-dopa and dopaminergic agonists
Reduction of effects of barbiturates and neuroleptics
Modification of effects of antispasmodic agents
Not to be used with specified medications

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Memantine Hydrochloride or any excipients used in the formulation

Side Effects

Hallucination
Confusion
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Anxiety
Hypertonus
Vomiting
Bladder infections
Increased sexual drive
Potential increase in probability of epileptic seizures

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B
Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
Caution when administered to a nursing mother

Precautions & Warnings

Instruction for administration and dose escalation
Monitoring of kidney function in patients with kidney dysfunction
Seizures occurrence
No risk of carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, and impairment of fertility
Alteration of reaction time affecting safe driving and operation of machinery

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place
Protected from light
Keep out of reach of children

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