Admenta 5mg Tablet MD is a medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD maybe taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are dizziness, headache, confusion, and constipation. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease. Let your doctor also know if you are taking any other medicines for any medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Admenta
Dizziness
Headache
Confusion
Constipation
How to use Admenta Tablet MD
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Admenta 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Admenta Tablet MD works
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemical messenger) in the brain which is mediated by NMDA receptors. Admenta 5mg Tablet MD works by preventing the action of NMDA receptors and regulates the production of glutamate. involved in the transmission of nerve signals. This is how it prevents memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Admenta 5mg Tablet MD. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Admenta Tablet MD?
If you miss a dose of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Patient has history of epilepsy. In 2006 epilepsy stroke arrived since then his memory is reducing. Admenta 10 & oleptal DT tabs r prescribed. But medicines are less effective over the period of time of its use.
My mother is suffering from dementia and taking donep10 mg and admenta 10 mg. Kindly suggest if there is some way around to treat this. Is stem cell therapy useful? Brain simulation useful? Kindly help. Thanks, Lalit
Sir, My father ( an advocate) has developed symptoms of Alzheimer recently and sometimes he takes medicines on his own. He gets weak and unable to walk after taking tablets. Is there any test which can tell which medicines that he took? He takes Ayurved, Allopath, Homeopathy all and does not listen to me. Kindly help
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear Sir Thank you for consulting with me. Alzheimer's disease is a difficult disease to handle since patient develops dementia or forgetfulness. There are no blood tests which can tell you which medicines he took. Please consult a neurologist/ Psychiatrist
I am suffering from alzehimer. I forget things like where I put key in morning. Some small things which makes me to suffer from condolence. What is the reason and how can I cure it ?
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
Alzheimer's have many reasons which may be genetic, vitamins deficiency, hormonal problems, alcohol, other drugs, age related and others. We need to investigate you for finding cause. I strongly advice consultation with psychiatrist. If you are from Mumbai, see me.There is no cure to Alzheimer's, but we can suppress symptoms. Looking at your age, I am very much sure you are not suffering from Alzheimer's!!!!
Starts interpreting with strange people Wants to roam around if he sees a vehicles,repeats the same things or questions.At public place becomes uncontrolled,wants to finish his food tea or coffee very fast,lack of sleep and roams inside house and checks every container what is there inside He is prescribed Aripiren 5, Nuhenz,Aricep10mg,Admenta 5 mg,qtripil 100
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Patient seems to have a mood disorder with or without dementia. It is treated with the medicines mentioned above. If treatment is in effective, your doctor will further modify the dose. Please maintain a regular follow up.
Myself and wife started infertility treatment. My doctor has prescribed ubefit, carnimed plus and linearity for sperm count increase. Will these drugs improve my sperm count? When I checked the indication of these drugs in Google, it shows different indications like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease like that, hence I am afraid of taking these drugs. Kindly provide your valuable comments.
Cerebral stroke on 01.07.2016 and admitted to hospital. It is her 2nd attack. Her left side paralysis and footdrop in left leg. Now her left hand has no response and cannot move. Her scan was done and physiotherapy is going on till date.she is taking following medicine 1 TSART TRIO 1 AT 8 AM 2 LEVEPIL 250 MG 1 AFTER MEAL 3 GABAPIN 100 MG HALF TAB AFTER MEAL 4 ADMENTA 5MG 1 AFTER MEAL AT NIGHT. 5 CETANIL T 1 TAB 6 PRAZOPRESS XL 5 1 TAB 7 GABAPIN 100 1 TAB 8 ROZA GOLD 1 CAPSULE BUT TAKING ALL THE MEDICINE HER BP MOST TIME REMAINS 140/100 , she urin more at night And make bed wet. Kindly advise
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
bp high; talk to ur for bp control; name the salt in tsart trio
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FAQs
Does Admenta 5mg Tablet MD have abuse potential?
No, Admenta 5mg Tablet MD does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.
When and how Admenta 5mg Tablet MD should be taken?
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD should be taken orally once a day. To benefit from your medicine you should take it regularly every day at the same time of the day. The tablets should be swallowed with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.
How long does it take for Admenta 5mg Tablet MD to start working?
For Admenta 5mg Tablet MD to start working and show its full benefits, it may require between 3 and 8 hours. The doctor may require a follow-up clinical assessment to check the progress after 4 weeks and then 6 months after the first assessment.
What are the symptoms of overdosage of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD?
The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.
How does Admenta 5mg Tablet MD affect a person with dementia?
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Admenta 5mg Tablet MD may improve the ability to think and remember. It may also reduce the deterioration of these abilities in people who have Alzheimer's disease. However, with time the effectiveness of this medicine will reduce and it may not be able to cure Alzheimer's disease or prevent the loss of these abilities.
What is dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia which contributes to around 60 to 70% of cases.
Can I just stop taking Admenta 5mg Tablet MD?
No, Admenta 5mg Tablet MD should not be stopped even if you feel well. This medicine only helps to control the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but does not cure it. If you need to stop the medication then doctor should be consulted first.
Does Admenta 5mg Tablet MD make you sleepy?
Yes, Admenta 5mg Tablet MD may make you sleepy. Admenta 5mg Tablet MD has minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and usage of machines. In such cases, outpatients should be warned to take special care.
Can Admenta 5mg Tablet MD be combined with donepezil?
Yes, Admenta 5mg Tablet MD can be combined with donepezil, as there will be no increased adverse effects. However, this combination will not cure Alzheimer's, but it can only improve thinking ability, short term memory, and other related symptoms.
What medicines should I avoid while taking Admenta 5mg Tablet MD?
Admenta 5mg Tablet MD can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Admenta 5mg Tablet MD can either make Admenta 5mg Tablet MD less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
Does Admenta 5mg Tablet MD have any interaction with cardiac medicines?
Yes, Admenta 5mg Tablet MD may interfere with the working of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). It decreases the levels of HCT which will reduce the effectiveness of HCT. Also, procainamide and quinidine may increase levels of Admenta 5mg Tablet MD which may cause increased toxicity.
Can I stop taking Admenta 5mg Tablet MD if I feel better?
No, keep using Admenta 5mg Tablet MD as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Admenta 5mg Tablet MD can bring back your symptoms of dementia.
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