Drug Name:Memantine
Drug Class:NMDA receptor antagonist
Mechanism of Action:
  • Blocks excessive stimulation of NMDA receptors by glutamate
  • Modulates calcium influx and reduces excitotoxicity
Use:
  • Treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
  • May improve cognitive function and delay disease progression
Side Effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to memantine
  • Severe renal impairment
  • History of seizure disorders
Specialty:
  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Psychiatry