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