| Category of Drug | Memantine is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Memantine is used for Treatment of moderate to severe dementia of Alzheimer’s disease |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. CAPSULES 3. ORAL SOLUTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to memantine. |
| Precautions | 1. Seizure 2. The rise in urine pH results in increased plasma levels 3. Pregnancy 4. Lactation 5. Children. |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Fatigue 2. Pain 3. Hypertension 4. Dizziness 5. Headache 6. Constipation 7. Vomiting 8. Backpain 9. Confusion 10. Somnolence 11. Hallucination 12. Coughing 13. Dyspnea 14. Insomnia 15. Urinary tract 16. Infections |
| Pregnancy Category | B |
