Generic name: memantine [ meh-MAN-teen ]
Brand names: Namenda, Namenda XR
Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (14 mg; 21 mg; 28 mg; 7 mg); oral kit (extended release; immediate release); oral solution (2 mg/mL); oral tablet (10 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous central nervous system agents
What is memantine?
Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
Memantine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use memantine if you are allergic to it.
To make sure memantine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
kidney disease;
urination problems; or
a bladder or kidney infection.
memantine 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.
