Admenta 5 mg Tablet

Admenta 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of memantine in each tablet. It belongs to the NMDA receptor antagonist class and is used to help manage symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Admenta 5 mg Tablet does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may help with memory, thinking, and day-to-day functioning in some patients.

How it works: Memantine helps regulate the activity of glutamate, a brain chemical involved in learning and memory, by blocking excessive NMDA receptor activity. In tablet form, Admenta 5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is absorbed into the body to provide ongoing symptom support over time.

Admenta 5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength memantine tablet in this brand line and is often used when a doctor is starting treatment or adjusting the dose gradually. Compared with Admenta 10 mg Tablet, the 5 mg strength can be easier to use for dose titration and may be chosen for people who need a smaller amount of memantine or a slower increase.

• Treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
• Help with memory and thinking problems
• Support for daily mental function in dementia care
• Dose titration when starting memantine therapy

• Swallow Admenta 5 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day.
• You may take Admenta 5 mg Tablet with or without food.
• If your doctor increases the dose, follow the schedule carefully; this 5 mg tablet is often used as an early step before a higher dose.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking it on your own, even if you feel well.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Admenta 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of memantine. Your doctor decides how often you should take it; memantine is commonly taken once daily at first, and the dose may be increased step by step as needed. The maximum total daily dose depends on the treatment plan, but this 5 mg tablet should only be used according to your prescriber’s instructions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Memantine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Constipation
• Confusion
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• High blood pressure
• Back pain

• Use Admenta 5 mg Tablet only if it has been prescribed for you for Alzheimer's disease.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, since memantine dosing may need adjustment.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can worsen dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Admenta 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your clinician about a history of seizures, urinary problems, or severe urinary retention.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for missed doses or to speed up treatment.
• Let your doctor know about all medicines you use, including over-the-counter products and supplements.

• Other NMDA antagonists such as amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan
• Urine alkalinizing medicines such as sodium bicarbonate or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
• Other medicines that can cause dizziness or confusion, including some sleep medicines and anxiety medicines
• Alcohol
• Medicines that may affect kidney function or memantine clearance

Store Admenta 5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.