memantine(Namenda, Namenda XR)
NMDA receptor antagonist
Pronunciation
/məˈmæntiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- memantine
- Brand names
- Namenda, Namenda XR
- Therapeutic class
- NMDA receptor antagonist
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with or without food.
- XR capsules may be opened and sprinkled on applesauce.
- Often added to or combined with donepezil.
- Report severe confusion or dizziness.
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