General Information on Namenda Oral Drops
Namenda Oral Drops are a medication that is considered to be effective against mild to moderated cases of Alzheimer’s disease. The generic name for Namenda Oral Drops is memantine, which belongs to a drug class known as NMDA receptor antagonists.
Namenda Oral Drops block NMDA glutamate receptors, which help in reducing abnormal brain activity. At the right level, this medication also helps improve learning ability and memory retention.
You may buy Namenda Oral Drops for treating other forms of dementia as well, if the doctor has specifically prescribed it for the treatment.
Side effects of Namenda Oral Drops
Namenda Oral Drops must not be taken if you have previously suffered an allergy to memantine. You must inform your doctor if you suffer from any allergy to any substance or medication or if you suffer from cataracts, seizure disorders, liver disease, bladder infection or an infection or disease of the kidney.
The most commons side effect of Namenda Oral Drops is that they may impair the patient’s ability to think and slow down the reaction time of the patient. Therefore, you must be cautious while you perform actions that require a high level of concentration and alertness. Such actions include operating heavy machinery and driving a vehicle.
Dosage of Namenda Oral Drops
You may buy Namenda Oral Drops with strength 2mg/mL. The recommended dosage of Namenda Oral Drops for treating mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease is 20mg per day. The recommended starting dosage is 5mg in a single dosage, per day. The dosage would then be increased by 5mg. Therefore, the recommended dosage for the second stage is 10mg per day with 5mg twice in a day. The third stage’s recommended dosage would then increase to 15mg per day with two doses in day- 5mg and 10mg. Finally, the recommended target dosage would be reached at 20mg per day, with 2 doses of 10mg each. Each stage of increased dosage is recommended to be separated by an interval of at least 1 week.
Namenda Oral Drops must be administered as per the dosage prescribed for the patient. A dosage larger than what is prescribed may lead to an overdose. The instruction label that comes with the medication must be read carefully before Namenda Oral Drops are administered.
These drops may be applied before or after eating. The drops must not be mixed with any other liquid. There instructions provided by the doctor or medication label must be followed. The method of administration is usually demonstrated by the doctor or the pharmacist. The patient must be instructed about the method of using this medication. If the patient is unable to administer the medication by himself/herself, then the caregiver has to administer it. If you have any doubts about the administration of Namenda Oral Drops, you must consult with the doctor or a suitable healthcare professional. Once the drops are administered, the empty syringe must be cleaned thoroughly with cleaned water. It must then be air dried normally. This procedure is to be followed every time after administering the drops.
