Generic name: memantine hydrochloride
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Miscellaneous central nervous system agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.
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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
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Memantine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended starting dose of memantine hydrochloride is 5 mg (2.5 mL) once daily. The dose should be increased in 5 mg increments to 10 mg/day (2.5 mL twice daily), 15 mg/day (2.5 mL and 5 mL as separate doses), and 20 mg/day (5 mL twice daily). The minimum recommended interval between dose increases is one week. The dosage shown to be effective in controlled clinical trials is 20 mg/day (5 mL twice daily).
Dosing Titration Schedule
Memantine hydrochloride can be taken with or without fo...
