Larentine 5 Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3928

USA Brand Name

Namenda

Strength

5mg

Generic Name

Memantine

Manufacturer

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

## Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Larentine 5 Mg Tablet:

Memantine is the generic version for Larentine 5 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

Namenda

## About Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine)

Larentine 5 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Memantine, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a situation in which the patient’s memory & ability to think, communicate, learn, & handle daily activities are impaired slowly. In Alzheimer’s disease, there is a breakdown of functioning of nerve cells in the brain. This is due to unusual material (protein) accumulation in the brain that disturbs the communication between brain cells & leads to shrinkage and death of the brain cells. This medicine is readily available at all the primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores & must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

La Renon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is one of the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Larentine 5 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Larentine 5 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Memantine. This medicine is readily available in other substitutes and also at all the primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

Larentine 5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Alzheimer’s disease

## How Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine) Works:

Larentine 5 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Memantine. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is due to an unevenness of chemical messengers in the brain. Larentine 5 mg Tablet acts by blocking the action of glutamate, a chemical messenger concerned in the transmission of nerve signals.

## Before You Use Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

Make certain that:

You are not sensitive to Memantine

You are not having any grave Disease

Your doctor must be well-informed regarding your medicinal history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

You should not take Larentine 5 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Are patient with genitourinary conditions

Have a history of seizures

Have heart disease

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Larentine 5 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Memantine, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This medicine is readily available in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must speak about with your physician for adjustment of dosage and time of the medicine given that age & severity of the disease differ from person to person, and this can only be finest judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Larentine 5 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Larentine 5 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine) to Be Used:

As Larentine 5 mg Tablet is available in various strengths & substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Larentine 5 mg Tablet. You should not take the Tablet on your own & for a longer time than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

Take Larentine 5 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole and not chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Larentine 5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

You are always advised to take Larentine 5 mg Tablet as prescribed. You must not start/stop using this medication on your own. You have to follow all the guidelines given by your doctor, rigorously. You should not take the Tablet in a larger or smaller degree or for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You have to seek medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantly in case of some overdose symptoms. The emergency action will be initiated without holdup by your medical doctor if they detect overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the Tablet has to be administered as quickly as possible. You should strictly skip the missed dosage if it is by now the time for your next planned dosage. It is strictly advised not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Larentine 5 Mg Tablet (Memantine):

Hypersensitivity

Shortness of breath

Hallucinations

Dizziness and Drowsiness

Irregular heart beat

Rapid weight gain/loss

Tingling of hands or feet

Nausea and vomiting

Headache

Body pain

Confusion

Sleepiness

Diarrhea

Abnormal liver function tests

Balance disorder (loss of balance)

Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Some medicines have been reported to interact with Larentine 5 mg Tablet. These interactions might produce some needless or unfavorable effects and/or cause your drug not to function properly. You must continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well calculated medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Trihexyphenidyl

Trimethoprim

It can also interact with the following disease condition:

Infections

Liver disease

Kidney disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Larentine 5 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Kidney/ Liver disease

Use of this medicine is not recommended by children and adolescents

You have to frequently get your blood tests done to check your blood cells, liver & kidney function, electrolyte levels & hemoglobin levels during treatment with this medicine

You must also get your blood pressure & levels of proteins in urine checked regularly while taking this medicine

You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must not drive or operate heavy machines simultaneously as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

Always talk about with your medical doctor straight away to get the most excellent possible treatment if you are observing several of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Larentine 5 mg Tablet out of reach & sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used with vigilance for treatment of children

Larentine 5 mg Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any doubt in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Larentine 5 mg Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. Do not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Larentine 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.