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NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl), a NMDA receptor antagonist is prescribed by the physicians for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and in the moderate to severe forms of dementia of the Alzheimer’s disease. The pharmacological action of the NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) is a novel class of Glutamine (NMDA), serotonin and cholinergic receptor antagonist. But NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) is a Dopamine (D2) receptor agonist. Research findings suggest NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) is effective in the treatment of vascular dementia. NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) has minimal benefits in the treatment of mood swings, poor cognition and can cause improvement in the day to day life in the patients with initial stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Who should not take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl)?
NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) should not be prescribed for the patients with severe kidney problems, bladder dysfunction with or with out kidney infection, medical history of kidney diseases, epilepsy like convulsive disorders, cataract, heart problems, Liver diseases and vascular disorders. You should not take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl), if you are taking drugs like oral anti-diabetic drug like Metformin, quinidine, sodium bi carbonate, anti-glaucoma drugs, Cimetidine, Amantadine or rimantadine, detromethorphan, diuretics like triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) is classified as a Pregnancy category – B drug and if you are pregnant or a nursing mother, you should consult your Physician before taking NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl). If you are allergic to NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl), you should not take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl).
NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) Side Effects:
NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) can cause side effects like increased blood pressure, somnolence, dyspnoea or difficulty in breathing, paced heart beat, coughing, hallucinations, constipation, vomiting, delirium, confusion, easy bleeding or bruising, persistent headache, hypertonia, join pain that may lead to persistent arthritis, back pain, numbness, pale skin, cystitis, nausea and dizziness, frequent micturition, myalgia with fatigue, lack of coordination and increase in libido. In rare cases, NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) can cause extra-pyramidal effects. Some of the side effects of NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) may vary from person to person.
How should I take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl)?
The recommended oral initial dosage for the NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) is 5.0 mg once daily. The dosage of NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) can increased to 10 mg, 15 mg and then 20 mg daily in divided dosages. But there should be at least one week interval in between the dosage increment. The targeted dosage of NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) is 20 mg daily. The following instruction should be followed to take the NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) – 20 mg oral dosage daily: (1) Take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) at least one and half hours after the food intake 2) Take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your problems or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) as often and in the way NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl)?
Take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You should take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) one and half hours after the meals.
For NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
It is important to take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not stop taking NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Do not take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl), while you drive or at the time of handling machineries that require keen attention.
Try to perform kidney function test, especially the creatinine clearance test once in a month while you are taking NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl).
If you missed NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) for a long period of time, consult your Physician before restarting the medicine, as you may need low dose than earlier.
Store NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl)?
Take the missed dose of NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl)?
In case of NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) over dosage, please try to get emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl)?
NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for NAMENDA (Mementine Hcl) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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