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Memantine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 5 mg

Memantine is used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). Memantine is in a class of medications called NMDA receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain..

INDICATIONS:

Memantine is used in the treatment of Alzheimer disease.

Moderate to severeAlzheimer disease.

Mild Vascular dementia

Moderate Vascular dementia

MECHANISM OF ACTION:

Memantine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer?s disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemical messenger) in the brain which is mediated by NMDA receptors. Memantine works by preventing the action of NMDA receptors and regulates the production of glutamate. involved in the transmission of nerve signals. This is how it prevents memory loss in Alzheimer?s disease.

DOSAGE:

Use as prescribed by the Doctor.