Admenta 5mg Tablet
Admenta 5mg Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called anti-dementia agents used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss), and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handling daily activities.
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Memantine’ which is an NMDA receptor antagonist. It acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals that play an essential role in memory. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s decreases the brain’s abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
You can take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s with or without food. Take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as prescribed. You are advised to take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s
Alzheimer’s disease
Medicinal Benefits
Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of anti-dementia agents called NMDA receptor antagonist. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s is used to treat moderate to severe dementia (memory loss) of Alzheimer’s disease. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals which play an important role in memory. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s works by decreasing the brain’s abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Side Effects of Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Balance disorders
- High blood pressure
- Shortness of breath
- Elevated liver function tests
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy (fits), heart attack, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor if you change your diet from normal to strict vegetarian or if you are having any kidney problems or urinary tract infections. Avoid taking amantadine (used to treat Parkinson’s disease), ketamine (anesthetic), dextromethorphan (used to treat cough), and other NMDA-antagonists at the same time. Consult your doctor before taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness. Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with antiparkinson’s (amantadine), anaesthetic (ketamine), anti-tussive (dextromethorphan), skeletal muscle relaxant (dantrolene, baclofen), antacid (cimetidine, ranitidine), anti-arrhythmic (procainamide, quinidine), anti-malarial (quinine), an alkaloid (nicotine), diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide), dopaminergic agonist (levodopa, bromocriptine), anti-psychotic (quetiapine), anticonvulsants (used to treat fits), barbiturates (used to induce sleep), neuroleptics (used to treat mental disorders), and oral anticoagulants.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid smoking as nicotine might interact with working of Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Admenta 5 Tablet 10’s may interact with disease conditions such as high blood pressure, liver or kidney impairment.
