Basic Information on Namenda
Namenda is used in the treatment of dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease (which is moderate to severe in nature). However, this drug is not a cure for the disease. The drug helps in the treatment of the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The drug blocks a substance called glutamate in the brain, which is a chemical substance that regulates the memory and learning in an individual. This action of the drug reduces the symptoms pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease.
The possibility of drug-drug interactions of brand or generic Namenda is potentially low. However, consult your physician before administering the drug and discuss about all the medications that you have been administering, such as nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, over the counter medication, prescription drugs, etc.
Precautions / Side Effects for Namenda
Common side effects of Namenda are constipation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, hallucinations, headache, restlessness, and agitation. Dystonic reactions may occur in the younger patient population. The drug Memantine is usually tolerated well by all patients. Serious and unusual side effects include shortness of breath, rashes on the skin, reddening or peeling of the skin, inability to control urine and vomiting. If you experience any of the above mentioned unusual side effects with brand or generic Namenda then consult your physician.
If you are allergic to Namenda drug or its components then, do not administer the drug without consulting your physician. Let your physician or health care provider know if you have had a history of liver impairment, kidney impairment or seizures, before beginning the treatment with Memantine. Also, pregnant women and breast feeding women must administer the drug only with the physician’s advice. Your health care provider must be fully informed about all the medications that you are currently administering.
Namenda Dosage
The starting dose of Namenda is recommended to be 5 mg, taken daily once. The dose increment is done gradually and at a minimum interval of 1 week. The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg per day. The dosage is increased by 5 mg each time. Thus in week-1 only 5 mg is administered, daily once. In week-2 the dose is increased by 5 mg. Thus 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg at night is administered each day. In week-3 the dose is increased by another 5 mg; 10 mg in the morning and 5 mg at night. In week-4, 10 mg is administered in the morning and 10 mg at the night.
Buy Namenda from North Drug Store
Namenda is available in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg in quantities of 100, 200 and 300 tablets. Buy Namenda from North Drug store, a leading mail order pharmacy and be assured of the confidentiality.
