Cognimet 10 10 mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 23 March 2015
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Moderately severe to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Start at 5 mg, increase to 20 mg daily. Elderly: 20 mg daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Amantadine
- Ketamine
- Dextromethorphan
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to memantine
- Children under 18
- Severe renal impairment
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
Counselling Points
- Monitor for side effects
- Avoid driving until effects are known
- Take with or without food
Serious warnings
- Risk of psychosis with NMDA-antagonists
- Monitor for depression and suicidal ideation
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