| Pharmacy Drug Brand Name: | Namenda® |
| Active Ingredient(s): | memantine |
| Strength(s) / Dose(s): | 5 mg, 10 mg |
| Delivery / Dosage Form(s): | Tablets |
| Company Manufacturer Name: | Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Availability / Prescription: | Prescription only |
| FDA Approval Date *: | October 16, 2003 |
* Approval by the FDA does not necessarily mean that this drug is available for consumers at this time.
What is Namenda used for?
Namenda is for patients with moderate to severe dementia from Alzheimer’s disease or damage.
Who should not take Namenda?
Do not take Namenda if you are allergic to Namenda or any of its ingredients.
What should I tell my health care (healthcare) provider?
Tell your health care (healthcare) provider if you:
- have kidney problems
- have a condition or take other medicines that make your urine alkaline
- are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Tell your health care (healthcare) provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Namenda and other medicines may affect each other, causing serious side effects. Especially tell your health care (healthcare) provider if you take:
- medicines called NMDA antagonists such as amantadine (Symmetrel), ketamine (Ketalar) and dextromethorphan
- other medicines that pass out of the body through the kidneys such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), triamterene (TA), cimeditine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), quinidine and nicotine
- medicines that make your urine more alkaline such as carbonic anhydrous inhibitors and sodium bicarbonate
What are some possible side effects of Namenda? (This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects assosciated with Namenda. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide expert advice on the possible side effects of this drug.)
Some common side effects with Namenda include:
- dizziness
- headache
- confusion
- constipation