Dementa 5
Form: Tablet
Strength: 5mg
Generic Name: Memantine Hydrochloride
Company: Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
MRP:৳ 10.0 (Strip=10)
Per Piece: ৳ 1.00
Is Antibiotic: No
Indications
Dementa 5 is used to treat all types of Alzheimer’s dementia and may also be helpful for other types of dementia.
Pharmacology
Dementa 5 works by blocking certain receptors in the brain that are overactive in Alzheimer’s disease. This helps reduce the symptoms. Dementa 5 is well absorbed after oral intake and takes about 3-7 hours to reach its peak concentration in the body. Dementa 5 is mostly excreted unchanged in the urine. Food does not affect its absorption, and Dementa 5 is only slightly metabolized in the liver.
Dosage & Administration
Adults & Elderly: The recommended dose is 20 mg per day. To reduce the risk of side effects, the dose should be gradually increased over three weeks:
Week 1: 5 mg in the morning.
Week 2: 5 mg in the morning, 5 mg at night.
Week 3: 10 mg in the morning, 5 mg at night.
Week 4 and onwards: 10 mg in the morning, 10 mg at night.
If a dose is missed, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take double doses.
In Renal Impairment: Patients with moderate kidney issues should take 10 mg per day. Severe kidney impairment should also follow the 10 mg dose per day.
In Hepatic Impairment: No adjustment needed for mild to moderate liver issues. Dementa 5 should not be used for severe liver impairment.
For Children: Dementa 5 is not recommended for children under 18 years due to lack of safety data.
Interaction
Dementa 5 may increase the effects of certain medications like L-dopa, dopaminergic drugs, and anticholinergics. Dementa 5 can reduce the effects of barbiturates and neuroleptics. Be careful when using Dementa 5 with antispasmodic agents like dantrolene or baclofen. Dementa 5 should not be used with amantadine, ketamine, dextromethorphan, phenytoin, cimetidine, ranitidine, and some other medications.
Contraindications
Dementa 5 should not be used in patients who are allergic to Dementa 5 or any of its ingredients.
Side Effects
The most common side effects (less than 2%) include hallucinations, confusion, dizziness, headache, and fatigue. Other less common effects include anxiety, muscle tension, vomiting, bladder infections, and increased sexual drive. Dementa 5 may also slightly increase the risk of seizures in patients with a history of epilepsy.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Dementa 5 is in Pregnancy Category B, meaning that Dementa 5 has not been fully studied in pregnant women. Dementa 5 should only be used if the potential benefit outweighs the risks. Dementa 5 is unknown whether Dementa 5 passes into breast milk, so caution is advised when nursing.
Precautions & Warnings
Caregivers should ensure proper administration and dose adjustments. Regular kidney function checks are advised for patients with kidney problems. Dementa 5 has not been tested thoroughly in patients with seizures. Memantine does not cause cancer or affect fertility.
Dementa 5 may affect reaction times, so patients should be cautious when driving or operating machinery.
Overdose Effects
No specific overdose information is available.
Drug Classes
N/A
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of reach of children.
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