almantin 5mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is almantin 5mg tablet used for?
Admenta 5 Tablet (Memantine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Memantine (5mg), which Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist; blocks excessive glutamatergic activit. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Memantine
- Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ almantin 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Off-label uses: Vascular dementia, Parkinson's disease dementia, Neuropathic pain
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Memantine |
| Brand Name | Admenta 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | NMDA inhibitors- Alzheimer's disease |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist; blocks excessive glutamatergic activity.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take almantin 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of almantin 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Hypertension
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Psychotic reactions
- Heart failure exacerbation
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Amantadine | Major | Increased risk of adverse effects (e.g., confusion, hallucinations). |
| Ketamine | Major | Additive NMDA antagonism; potential for psychosis. |
| Dextromethorphan | Major | Increased CNS effects. |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Reduced renal clearance of memantine. |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Minor | Possible decreased memantine excretion. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Amantadine
- Ketamine
- Dextromethorphan
- Other NMDA antagonists
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine
- Procainamide
- Quinidine
- Nicotine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Triamterene
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS depression.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to memantine or any excipients.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, cognitive function, adverse effects.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor vital signs.
โฐ Missed Dose
Skip missed dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for almantin 5mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.