Larentine 5mg Tablet 30’S

INTRODUCTION OF LARENTINE 5MG

LARENTINE 5MG contain memantine which belongs to a group of medicine called NMDA receptor antagonists. It is used for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroy memory and mental functions. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to disturbance of message signals in the brain. The brain contains N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor that are involved in transmitting nerve signals important in learning and memory. This medicine acts on these NMDA-receptors improving the transmission of nerve signals and the memory.

Glutamate is a chemical that helps to send messages between nerve cells in the brain. In Alzheimer’s disease nerve cells are damaged resulting in the production of too much of glutamate. This causes more damage to the nerve cells. Memantine protects nerve cells by blocking the effects of excess glutamate without disturbing the normal transmission of nerve signals.

The common side effects are headache, sleepiness, constipation, elevated liver function tests, dizziness, balance disorders, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, hypersensitivity. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF LARENTINE 5MG

• Treat patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease

HOW LARENTINE 5MG WORKS?

Glutamate is a chemical that helps to send messages between nerve cells in the brain. In Alzheimer’s disease nerve cells are damaged resulting in the production of too much of glutamate. This causes more damage to the nerve cells. Memantine protects nerve cells by blocking the effects of excess glutamate without disturbing the normal transmission of nerve signals.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take LARENTINE 5MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. The recommended dose is one tablet once a day.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LARENTINE 5MG

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Sleepiness:

Get up and move around to feel awake. Take a nap to take the edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid weakness.

Constipation: 

Take fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

• Amantadine (used to treat Parkinson’s disease)
• Ketamine (used as an anaesthetic)
• Dextromethorphan (used to treat cough)
• Dantrolene, baclofen
• Cimetidine, ranitidine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, nicotine
• Hydrochlorothiazide
• Anticholinergics (used to treat movement disorder or intestinal cramps)
• Anticonvulsants (used to prevent and relieve seizures)
• Barbiturates (used to induce sleep)
• Dopaminergic agonists such as L-dopa, bromocriptine
• Neuroleptics (used to treat mental disorders)
• Oral anticoagulants

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT LARENTINE 5MG

Q.Can I just stop taking LARENTINE 5MG?

No, you 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 this medicine, consult your doctor.

Q.Does LARENTINE 5MG have abuse potential?

No, it does not have abuse potential.

Q.Can LARENTINE 5MG cause headache?

Yes, this medicine may cause headache in some individuals. Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.