Larentine 5 Tablet

Larentine 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains memantine 5 mg 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. Larentine 5 Tablet is not a cure, but it may help support thinking, memory, and daily functioning in some people.

How it works: Memantine helps regulate the activity of glutamate, a brain chemical involved in learning and memory, by blocking excess NMDA receptor stimulation. In tablet form, Larentine 5 Tablet provides a measured 5 mg dose that can be taken as part of a planned daily regimen.

Larentine 5 Tablet is the 5 mg strength, which is commonly used as an early step in memantine treatment before a doctor decides whether a higher dose is appropriate. Because it is a lower-strength tablet, it may suit people who need a cautious start or gradual dose adjustment based on tolerance and kidney function.

• Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
• Symptom management in dementia care
• May help with memory and attention support
• May help with daily function as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Larentine 5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually at the same time each day.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• If your doctor is increasing the dose, follow the exact schedule given to you.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber instructs you to do so.

Each Larentine 5 Tablet contains memantine 5 mg. This 5 mg strength is usually used as a lower-dose tablet in a stepwise treatment plan, and the doctor decides whether it should be taken once or twice daily depending on the patient and the treatment phase. The maximum daily amount for memantine is typically 20 mg per day unless your prescriber instructs otherwise.

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

Common side effects of Memantine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion or feeling disoriented
• Constipation
• Sleepiness or tiredness
• High blood pressure
• Nausea

• Larentine 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Older adults and people with kidney problems may need a lower dose or slower adjustment.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, urinary problems, or severe kidney disease.
• Avoid alcohol or use caution, since it can worsen dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own if your doctor has set a titration schedule.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, including OTC drugs and supplements.
• If swallowing is difficult, ask your doctor or pharmacist before altering the tablet.

• Other NMDA antagonists such as amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan
• Sodium bicarbonate or medicines that make urine more alkaline
• Other medicines that can cause dizziness or sleepiness, including some anxiety or sleep medicines
• Drugs that may affect kidney function or change how memantine is cleared
• Alcohol

Store Larentine 5 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.