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Side effect(s) of Memantine


Review the side-effects of Memantine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Sleepiness, dizziness, confusion and headache.

  Respiratory
- Shortness of breath.

  Gastrointestinal
- Constipation and vomiting.

  Miscellaneous
- Hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) and extreme tiredness.

Other Precautions :

Monitor urine pH regularly.

Drug Name : Memantine

Memantine(Namenda) generic is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor antagonist, recommended for Alzheimer's disease. It reduces abnormal activity in the brain, improve the thinking ability and help perform daily activities more easily.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Memantine

India :


International :


Namenda
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