Remtin XR 77mg
Capsule
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Remtin XR 7. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Remtin XR 7 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, t... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Remtin XR 7 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Remtin XR 7 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Remtin XR 7 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Remtin XR 7 may be needed. Please consult your doctor... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Remtin XR 7 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Remtin XR 7 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.... View More |
Introduction
Remtin XR 7 is a medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's by impro... View More
Uses of Remtin XR 7
- Alzheimer's disease
Side effects of Remtin XR 7
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Confusion
- Sleepiness
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Breathlessness
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hypersensitivity
How to use Remtin XR 7
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. Remtin XR 7 may be taken w... View More
How Remtin XR 7 works
Remtin XR 7 is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemi... View More
What if you forget to take Remtin XR 7?
If you miss a dose of Remtin XR 7, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- You have been prescribed Remtin XR 7 to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- It is well tolerated and has lesser side effects as compared to other similar medicines.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration until you know how Remtin XR 7 affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Indication
Alzheimer's dementia.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Moderate to severe dementia in Alzheimer's disease Adult: As hydrochloride: Initially, 5 mg daily in the morning for the 1st wk; increase dose wk... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 5-29 Max: 10 mg daily. 30-49 10 mg daily (after initial dose of 5 mg daily), if well tolerated ... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to memantine or components of the formulation. Severe renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Memantine, a derivative of amantadine, is a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor antagonist. It affects transmission of glutamate, the pr... View More
Precaution
Renal impairment; epilepsy. Pregnancy and lactation. Closely monitor patients with recent MI, uncompensated CHF, uncontrolled hypertension. Predispositi... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Dizziness (7%),Confusion (6%),Headache (6%),Constipation (5%),Cough (4%),Hypertension (4%),Backache (3%),Pain (3%),Somnolence (3%),Syncope (3%),V... View More
Interaction
May increase effects of antimuscarinics and dopaminergics. May reduce effects of antipsychotics and barbiturates. May alter effects of dantrolene, baclo... View More
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