memantine (Namenda) What is memantine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Memantine is an oral medication for treating patients withAlzheimer'sdisease. Other medications used for Alzheimer'sdisease affect acetylcholine, one of the neurotransmitter chemicals that nerve cells in the brain use...
How should I take NAMENDA? Your doctor will tell you how much NAMENDA to take and when to take it. Your doctor may change your dose if needed. NAMENDA can be taken with food or without food. Do not use any tablets of NAMENDA that are damaged or show signs of tampering. If you forge...
How does memantine work (mechanism of action)? Memantine may help manage symptoms of Alzheimer's disease by blocking the effects of glutamate. Glutamate is a natural brain chemical that is linked to Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Memantine belongs to a class of medicines called N-methyl-D-aspart...