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Menata 5 Tablet

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Packaging:10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Menata 5 Tablet – Memantine (5mg) 5 mg by Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
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Composition:Memantine (5mg)
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassAmantadine Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassNMDA inhibitors- Alzheimer's disease

About Menata 5 Tablet

Menata 5 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.Menata 5 Tablet maybe taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine are dizziness, headache, confusion, and constipation. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease. Let your doctor also know if you are taking any other medicines for any medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

How It Works

Menata 5 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.Menata 5 Tablet maybe taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine are dizziness, headache, confusion, and constipation. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease. Let your doctor also know if you are taking any other medicines for any medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Menata 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Menata 5 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Composition of Menata 5 Tablet

Uses of Menata 5 Tablet

Alzheimer's disease

Key Benefits of Menata 5 Tablet

  • In Alzheimer's disease Menata 5 Tablet improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimers disease effectively. It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Side Effects of Menata 5 Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Constipation

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Menata 5 Tablet

Alcohol
CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Menata 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Menata 5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Menata 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving
UNSAFE

Menata 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
CAUTION

Menata 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Menata 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION

Menata 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Menata 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Menata 5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Menata 5 Tablet does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.

Menata 5 Tablet should be taken orally once a day. To benefit from your medicine you should take it regularly every day at the same time of the day. The tablets should be swallowed with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.

For Menata 5 Tablet to start working and show its full benefits, it may require between 3 and 8 hours. The doctor may require a follow-up clinical assessment to check the progress after 4 weeks and then 6 months after the first assessment.

The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Menata 5 Tablet include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.

Menata 5 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Menata 5 Tablet may improve the ability to think and remember. It may also reduce the deterioration of these abilities in people who have Alzheimer's disease. However, with time the effectiveness of this medicine will reduce and it may not be able to cure Alzheimer's disease or prevent the loss of these abilities.

Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia which contributes to around 60 to 70% of cases.

No, Menata 5 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel well. This medicine only helps to control the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but does not cure it. If you need to stop the medication then doctor should be consulted first.

Yes, Menata 5 Tablet may make you sleepy. Menata 5 Tablet has minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and usage of machines. In such cases, outpatients should be warned to take special care.

Yes, Menata 5 Tablet can be combined with donepezil, as there will be no increased adverse effects. However, this combination will not cure Alzheimer's, but it can only improve thinking ability, short term memory, and other related symptoms.

Menata 5 Tablet can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Menata 5 Tablet can either make Menata 5 Tablet less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.

Yes, Menata 5 Tablet may interfere with the working of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). It decreases the levels of HCT which will reduce the effectiveness of HCT. Also, procainamide and quinidine may increase levels of Menata 5 Tablet which may cause increased toxicity.

No, keep using Menata 5 Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Menata 5 Tablet can bring back your symptoms of dementia.

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