Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Namenda Tablet
Namenda Tablet
| Generic name | memantine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor antagonist |
| Forms | Immediate-release oral tablets (5 mg, 10 mg), Extended-release capsules (Namenda XR: 7 mg, 14 mg, 21 mg, 28 mg) |
Namenda is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. It is not a cure for Alzheimer's and does not stop the disease from getting worse.
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