Mentadem 5 mg Tablet

Mentadem 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of memantine in each tablet. Memantine belongs to a class of medicines called NMDA receptor antagonists, and it is used to help treat symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. Mentadem 5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and may be used as part of a doctor-supervised treatment plan to support memory, thinking, and daily function.

How it works: Memantine helps regulate the activity of glutamate, a brain chemical involved in learning and memory, by blocking excessive NMDA receptor stimulation. In tablet form, Mentadem 5 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose that is commonly used in gradual treatment plans.

Mentadem 5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this product line, and doctors often use it when starting memantine or when a patient needs a smaller dose step before moving to a higher strength like Mentadem 10 mg Tablet. Because it is a 5 mg tablet, it may be easier to adjust gradually based on how well it is tolerated and how the patient responds.

• Treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
• May help with memory and thinking symptoms
• May help support daily function in dementia care
• Used only under a doctor’s supervision

• Take Mentadem 5 mg Tablet by mouth with water, exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet whole unless your doctor or pharmacist gives different instructions.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking it on your own, even if you feel the medicine is not working right away.

Each Mentadem 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of memantine. Doctors may prescribe it once daily at first, and the dose may be increased gradually; the usual maximum recommended total dose is 20 mg per day, but the exact schedule depends on the patient and the prescriber. Do not use a higher or more frequent dose than directed.

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

Common side effects of Memantine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• High blood pressure
• Less commonly, nausea

• Use caution if you have kidney problems, because memantine may need dose adjustment.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
• This tablet can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so be careful with driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, since it can worsen dizziness or confusion.
• Tell your clinician about all other dementia medicines you take, especially amantadine, ketamine, or dextromethorphan products.
• Report urinary problems, because memantine can sometimes make them worse.
• If you miss doses or stop and restart after several days, ask a pharmacist or doctor before resuming the same schedule.

• Amantadine
• Ketamine
• Dextromethorphan-containing cough or cold medicines
• Sodium bicarbonate or other medicines that can change urine pH
• Other medicines that increase dizziness or confusion, including some sedatives

Store Mentadem 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.