MEMANTINE TEVA

Država: Izrael

Jezik: engleski

Izvor: Ministry of Health

Aktivni sastojci:

MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dostupno od:

TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, ISRAEL

ATC koda:

N06DX01

Farmaceutski oblik:

TABLETS

Sastav:

MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 MG

Administracija rute:

PER OS

Tip recepta:

Required

Proizveden od:

TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, ISRAEL

Terapijska grupa:

MEMANTINE

Područje terapije:

MEMANTINE

Terapijske indikacije:

Treatment of patient with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

Datum autorizacije:

2014-02-28

Uputa o lijeku

3. HOW SHOULD YOU USE THE MEDICINE?
Always use this medicine according to the
doctor’s instructions. Check with the doctor or
pharmacist if you are uncertain.
THE DOSAGE AND TREATMENT REGIMEN WILL BE
DETERMINED BY THE DOCTOR ONLY. THE USUAL
DOSAGE IS GENERALLY:
The usual dosage:
Adults and the elderly - 20 mg per day.
Initial dosage:
In order to reduce the risk of side effects, the
dosage should be gradually increased, as per
the following program:
Week 1
5 mg per day (half a tablet)
Week 2
10 mg per day (one tablet)
Week 3
15 mg per day (one and a half
tablets)
Week 4 and on
20 mg per day (2 tablets)
The initial dosage is half a tablet per day for the
first week.
In the second week, one tablet per day.
In the third week, one and a half tablets per
day.
From the fourth week and on, two tablets per
day.
Dosage for patients with moderate kidney
function
According to the doctor’s recommendation. In
addition, kidney function monitoring tests should
be performed.
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE MEDICINE:
• Swallow the tablet with a little water.
• The tablet can be halved on the score line.
•
Take the medicine every day at the same time.
TESTS AND FOLLOW-UP
During the course of treatment with this medicine,
kidney function tests should be performed.
IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY TOOK AN OVERDOSE, OR IF A
CHILD ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED THE MEDICINE,
immediately refer to a doctor or proceed to a
hospital emergency room and bring the package
of the medicine.
IF YOU FORGOT TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE AT THE
REQUIRED TIME, wait and take the next dose at
the usual time. Never take two doses together.
ADHERE TO THE TREATMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE DOCTOR. Even if there is an improvement in your
health condition, do not discontinue treatment
without consulting the doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take medicines in the dark! Check the
label and dose each time you take medicine.
Wear glasses if you need them.
If you have further questions regarding use of the
medicine, consult the doctor or pharmacist.
4. SID