Mentra 10mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Zydus Cadila
Composition Memantine (10mg)
Rs 81.01
MRP Rs 95.31
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Q. Does Mentra 10mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Ans:No, Mentra 10mg Tablet does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.
Q.When and how Mentra 10mg Tablet should be taken?
Ans:Mentra 10mg Tablet should be taken orally once a day. To benefit from your medicine you should take it regularly every day at the same time of the day. The tablets should be swallowed with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.
Q.How long does it take for Mentra 10mg Tablet to start working?
Ans:For Mentra 10mg Tablet to start working and show its full benefits, it may require between 3 and 8 hours. The doctor may require a follow-up clinical assessment to check the progress after 4 weeks and then 6 months after the first assessment.
Q.What are the symptoms of overdosage of Mentra 10mg Tablet?
Ans:The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Mentra 10mg Tablet include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.
Q.How does Mentra 10mg Tablet affect a person with dementia?
Ans:Mentra 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Mentra 10mg Tablet may improve the ability to think and remember. It may also reduce the deterioration of these abilities in people who have Alzheimer's disease. However, with time the effectiveness of this medicine will reduce and it may not be able to cure Alzheimer's disease or prevent the loss of these abilities.
Q.What is dementia?
Ans:Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia which contributes to around 60 to 70% of cases.
Q.Can I just stop taking Mentra 10mg Tablet?
Ans:No, Mentra 10mg Tablet 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 the medication then doctor should be consulted first.
Q.Does Mentra 10mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Ans:Yes, Mentra 10mg Tablet may make you sleepy. Mentra 10mg Tablet has minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and usage of machines. In such cases, outpatients should be warned to take special care.
Q.Can Mentra 10mg Tablet be combined with donepezil?
Ans:Yes, Mentra 10mg Tablet can be combined with donepezil, as there will be no increased adverse effects. However, this combination will not cure Alzheimer's, but it can only improve thinking ability, short term memory, and other related symptoms.
Q.What medicines should I avoid while taking Mentra 10mg Tablet?
Ans:Mentra 10mg Tablet can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Mentra 10mg Tablet can either make Mentra 10mg Tablet less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
Q.Does Mentra 10mg Tablet have any interaction with cardiac medicines?
Ans:Yes, Mentra 10mg Tablet may interfere with the working of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). It decreases the levels of HCT which will reduce the effectiveness of HCT. Also, procainamide and quinidine may increase levels of Mentra 10mg Tablet which may cause increased toxicity.
Q.Can I stop taking Mentra 10mg Tablet if I feel better?
Ans:No, keep using Mentra 10mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Mentra 10mg Tablet can bring back your symptoms of dementia.
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Safety Advice:
- Alcohol : CAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mentra 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Mentra 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Mentra 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving : UNSAFE
- Mentra 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
- Kidney : CAUTION
- Mentra 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mentra 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- Liver : CAUTION
- Mentra 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mentra 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Mentra 10mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.