Mentadem 10 mg Tablet

Mentadem 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of memantine in each tablet. It belongs to the NMDA receptor antagonist class and is used to help manage moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. Mentadem 10 mg Tablet does not cure Alzheimer’s, but it may help improve or maintain thinking, memory, and daily function in some patients. It is sold as a strip/box of 10 tablets by Torrent Pharmaceuticals, India.

How it works: Memantine works by helping regulate the activity of glutamate, a brain chemical involved in learning and memory. By blocking excessive NMDA receptor activity, the Mentadem 10 mg Tablet may help protect brain cells from overstimulation.

Mentadem 10 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet option compared with Mentadem 5 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen after a doctor has assessed how a person is doing on a lower dose or when a 10 mg dose fits the prescribed schedule. Because it is a stronger memantine tablet, it may be used as part of titration or maintenance, and it is not meant to be started casually without medical guidance. A doctor selects this strength based on response, kidney function, and tolerability.

• Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
• Treatment of dementia symptoms related to Alzheimer’s disease
• Support for memory and thinking problems
• Help with daily function in selected patients

• Swallow the Mentadem 10 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor; do not change the dose on your own.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up without medical advice.

Each Mentadem 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of memantine. Depending on the treatment plan, it may be taken once daily or split into two doses, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount; the usual maximum total for memantine therapy is 20 mg per day unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.

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 with a 10 mg tablet
• Headache
• Constipation
• Confusion or feeling foggy
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• High blood pressure
• Diarrhea or stomach upset

• Use caution if you have kidney problems, since memantine may need dose adjustment.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens dizziness, sleepiness, or confusion.
• Be careful when driving or using machines until you know how Mentadem 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, urinary retention, or bladder problems.
• Report chest pain, severe dizziness, or sudden mental changes promptly.
• Do not combine it with other memantine products unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to dizziness and confusion with this strength.

• Other memantine-containing products
• Amantadine
• Ketamine
• Dextromethorphan-containing cough medicines
• Sodium bicarbonate or medicines that can change urine pH

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