Admenta 5Mg Tablet

This is used for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia (confusion) associated with Alzheimer's disease. It cannot cure the disease but it can help the affected person by improving his awareness, memory, and ability to perform different types of functions.

It works on the substance glutamate in our brain by acting as an NMDA receptor antagonist. This may help in the reduction of the symptoms related to Alzheimer's disease. You should refrain from taking this medication if you have any kind of allergy to it or any ingredient used in it.

This medication do not have any major side effects but some common side effects you may experience after taking Admenta are

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Libido

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Allergy

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Confusion

• Constipation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine does not cause any harm to the fetus, but there is no scientific evidence to certify it. Hence, it is best to consult a doctor before consuming it during pregnancy. It is best to be administered orally.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Admenta 5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Mentra 5Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Nemdaa 5Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Larentine 5Mg Tablet

  La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Memantine, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This drug is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Memantine works by exercising its action via NMDA receptor antagonism, by binding judiciously to the NMDA receptor-administered cation pathways.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Trihexyphenidyl and Trimethoprim.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medicine interacts with Hepatic impairment and Renal impairment.

• Ques : What is Admenta 5Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Memantine as an active element present in it. It performs its action by increasing glutamate in the brain to reduced abnormal activity in the brain.

• Ques : What are the uses of Admenta 5Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Forgetfulness, Memory disorders, Impaired reasoning, and Mental confusion.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Admenta 5Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as Drug allergy, Elevated liver function test, Heart failure, Inflammation of the pancreas, Headache, Tiredness, Breathlessness, Vomiting, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Admenta 5Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Admenta 5Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Admenta 5Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Admenta. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as History of fits or heart disorders, Hypersensitivity, Renal tubular acidosis, Urinary tract infections, etc.

• Ques : Is Admenta 5Mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Admenta 5Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Drug allergy, Abnormal gait, Heart failure, Headache, Tiredness, Breathlessness, etc.

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