Generic name: memantine hydrochloride
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug class:Miscellaneous central nervous system agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules are indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Recommended Dosing
The dosage of memantine hydrochloride extended-release capsules shown to be effective in a controlled clinical trial is 28 mg once daily.
The recommended starting dose of memantine hydrochloride extended-release capsules is 7 mg once daily. The dose should be increased in 7 mg increments to the recommended maintenance dose of 28 mg once daily. The minimum recommended interval between dose increases is one week. The dose should only be increased if the previous dose has...
