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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
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
Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Weight loss, Drug allergy, Balance disorder (loss of balance), High blood pressure, Breathlessness
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Written By
Dr. Swati Mishra
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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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.
Frequently asked questions for Donepezil + Memantine
Before taking Donepezil+Memantine, tell the doctor about all of patient's past and present medical conditions, including: problem in heart, lung, liver, kidney or bladder, seizures, stomach ulcers or any scheduled medical procedures. Also, inform your doctor about all the medicines patient takes.
If the patient overdose on Donepezil+Memantine, go to nearest medical emergency department or call your doctor immediately.
Yes, the use of Donepezil+Memantine can cause diarrhea. In case, the patient experience diarrhea, talk to the doctor. Do not take any other medicines without speaking to a doctor.
Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
Donepezil+Memantine is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to Memantine, Donepezil or any of its constituents. Also, inform your doctor about all of patients medical history before using this medicine.