Donepezil + Memantine
Information about Donepezil + Memantine
Donepezil + Memantine Uses
Donepezil+Memantine is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
How Donepezil + Memantine works
Donepezil + Memantine is a combination of two medicines: Donepezil and Memantine which treat Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor while Memantine is an NMDA inhibitor. Together, they balance the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and help in the transmission of nerve signals.
Common side effects of Donepezil + Memantine
Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Weight loss, Drug allergy, Balance disorder (loss of balance), High blood pressure, Breathlessness
Available Medicine for Donepezil + Memantine
DonamemSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹182 to ₹2523 variant(s)
Alzil-MIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹232 to ₹3063 variant(s)
Aricep-MEisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
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Larentine DLa Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
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Donecept MCipla Ltd
₹193 to ₹2132 variant(s)
Donamind MIcon Life Sciences
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CogmentinAlteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
₹159 to ₹2894 variant(s)
Dope PlusD D Pharmaceuticals
₹155 to ₹2322 variant(s)
Memancad DCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1521 variant(s)
Expert advice for Donepezil + Memantine
- Donepezil + Memantine is used for the symptomatic treatment of alzheimer's disease. It does not cure alzheimer's, but may help with brain function and doing daily activities.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach and drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine.
- Monitor your body weight regularly as both Donepezil + Memantine and alzheimer's disease can cause weight loss.
- Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as it may raise the chances of seizure if you had them in the past.
- It may cause stomach ulcers, specially if you are also taking medications for inflammation or pain. Talk to your doctor if you vomit blood or have black colored stools.