Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Memantine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important...
Pronunciation: (meh-MAN-teen HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide) Class: NMDA receptor antagonist Trade Names: Namenda - Tablets 5 mg - Tablets 10 mg - Oral solution 2 mg/mL Ebixa (Canada) Pharmacology It is postulated that memantine exerts its therapeutic effect as a low to moderate affinity, uncompetitive nervous system...
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Generic Name: Memantine (me-MAN-teen) Brand Name: Namenda Memantine is used for: Treating moderate to severe Alzheimer-type dementia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Memantine is a NMDA-receptor antagonist. It works by blocking excess activity of a substance in...
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Generic Name: Memantine (me-MAN-teen) Brand Name: Namenda Memantine is used for: Treating moderate to severe Alzheimer-type dementia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Memantine is a NMDA-receptor antagonist. It works by blocking excess activity of a substance in...
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Brand names: Namenda Why is Memantine prescribed? Namenda is a new kind of medication used for treating moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. While other Alzheimer's drugs work to prevent the breakdown of the brain chemical acetylcholine, Namenda works by targeting glutamate. Both chemicals are associated...
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Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Memantine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important...
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