Memantine

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

Dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Question 2

Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

Sticks to the same receptors, blocking glutamate, and this prevents too much calcium from moving into the brain cells

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Hepatic diseases, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, geriatric, children and infants

Question 4

Interactions

Answer 4

-acetazolamide
-aluminum hydroxide
-amantadine
-amiodarone
-calcium carbonate
-cimetidine
-digoxin
-dofetilide

Question 5

Side Effects

Answer 5

-Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
-pounding in the ears
-rapid weight gain
-slow or fast heartbeat
-tingling of the hands or feet
-unusual weight gain or loss