Demenzil 10 mg Tablet

Demenzil 10 mg Tablet contains memantine 10 mg in each tablet. It is an NMDA receptor antagonist used to help manage symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. This medicine does not cure Alzheimer’s disease, but it may help with memory, thinking, and day-to-day functioning in some people. Demenzil 10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used as part of a doctor-supervised treatment plan.

How it works: Memantine works by helping block excessive activity of glutamate, a brain chemical involved in learning and memory. In Demenzil 10 mg Tablet form, it is swallowed and absorbed into the body so it can help reduce the nerve-cell overstimulation linked with Alzheimer’s symptoms.

Demenzil 10 mg Tablet is the 10 mg tablet strength, which is commonly used as part of a memantine dosing plan or as a maintenance dose in people who have already been assessed by a doctor. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Demenzil listed here, this product represents the standard tablet strength in the brand’s available range for oral treatment. It is not meant to be chosen based on symptoms alone; the right dose depends on how the medicine is tolerated and the prescriber’s plan.

• Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
• Symptom management in dementia
• Help with memory and thinking problems
• Support for daily functioning in selected patients

• Swallow Demenzil 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take Demenzil 10 mg Tablet with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach or causes dizziness, ask your doctor whether taking it with food or at a different time would help.
• Do not change the dose or stop the tablet on your own; memantine should be adjusted only by the prescriber.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Demenzil 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of memantine. Depending on the treatment plan, it may be taken once daily or split into two doses per day, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor based on response and tolerability. The maximum recommended memantine dose is usually 20 mg per day in adults unless a clinician gives different instructions.

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

Common side effects of Memantine may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable when starting Demenzil 10 mg Tablet or after a dose increase
• Headache
• Constipation
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Confusion or agitation
• High blood pressure
• Nausea

• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because memantine may need closer monitoring or dose adjustment.
• Demenzil 10 mg Tablet can cause dizziness or sleepiness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness, confusion, or sleepiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, bladder problems, or severe urinary retention.
• Let your prescriber know if you take medicines that affect the urine, because memantine levels can change.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to confusion, falls, or balance problems with this tablet.
• Do not use this medicine for sudden confusion or severe behavioral symptoms without medical evaluation.

• Other NMDA antagonists such as amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan
• Medicines that make the urine more alkaline, which can raise memantine levels
• Other drugs that cause dizziness, sleepiness, or confusion
• Cimetidine and certain other medicines that may affect memantine clearance

Store Demenzil 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.