About Nemdaa 5 mg
NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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.
NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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. NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 NEMDAA 5MG TABLET with or without food. Take NEMDAA 5MG TABLET as prescribed. You are advised to take NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 NEMDAA 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking NEMDAA 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as NEMDAA 5MG TABLET causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity. Avoid consuming alcohol along with NEMDAA 5MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness. NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 Nemdaa 5 mg
Alzheimer’s disease
Medicinal Benefits
NEMDAA 5MG TABLET belongs to a group of anti-dementia agents called NMDA receptor antagonist. NEMDAA 5MG TABLET is used to treat moderate to severe dementia (memory loss) of Alzheimer’s disease. NEMDAA 5MG TABLET acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals which play an important role in memory. NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 Nemdaa 5 mg
- 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 NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 NEMDAA 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as NEMDAA 5MG TABLET causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity. Avoid consuming alcohol along with NEMDAA 5MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness. NEMDAA 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: NEMDAA 5MG TABLET 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 NEMDAA 5MG TABLET as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid smoking as nicotine might interact with working of NEMDAA 5MG TABLET.
Drug-Disease Interactions: NEMDAA 5MG TABLET may interact with disease conditions such as high blood pressure, liver or kidney impairment.
