MEMANTINE HCL

Alzheimer's Agent

Brand names: Memantine HCL

Oral

Other agent

Memantine hydrochloride USP is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.

Contraindications

• Memantine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to memantine hydrochloride or to any excipients used in the formulation.

10 documented side effects by frequency

Falls

>10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Condition Worsened

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Drowsiness

0.1-1%

Nausea

0.1-1%

UTI

0.1-1%

Diarrhea

0.1-1%

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8 available comparisons

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral