Generic name:memantine [ meh-MAN-teen ]
Brand names: Namenda, Namenda XR
Drug class:Miscellaneous central nervous system agents
What is Namenda?
Namenda reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Namenda is used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
Namenda may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before using Namenda, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a seizure disorder, cataracts, liver or kidney disease, or a bladder or kidney infection.
Namenda can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Namenda if you are allergic to memantine.
To make sure Namenda is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
urination problems; or
a bladder or kidney infection.
Namenda is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether memantine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Namenda?
Take Namenda exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Namenda can be taken with or without food.
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