Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Remtin. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Remtin 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Remtin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Remtin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Remtin should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Remtin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Remtin should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Remtin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Remtin in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended ...
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Medicine Overview of Remtin 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Remtin 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 improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmis...
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Uses of Remtin
Alzheimer's disease
Side effects of Remtin
Common
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
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 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Remtin works
Remtin is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemical messenger) in the brain which is mediated by NMDA receptors. Remtin works by preventing the action ...
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What if you forget to take Remtin?
If you miss a dose of Remtin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Remtin 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 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.
Brief Description
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 ...
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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 tolerate...
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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 ...
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Precaution
Renal impairment; epilepsy. Pregnancy and lactation. Closely monitor patients with recent MI, uncompensated CHF, uncontrolled hypertension. Predisposi...
May increase effects of antimuscarinics and dopaminergics. May reduce effects of antipsychotics and barbiturates. May alter effects of dantrolene, bac...
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