Mentagen 5mg Tablet

Description

Mentagen 5mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's by improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals. Mentagen 5mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember to inform the doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease. Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, confusion, sleepiness, abnormal liver function tests, balance disorder and shortness of breath. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.

Introduction

In Alzheimer's disease Mentagen 5mg Tablet improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively. It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Benefits

Mentagen 5mg Tablet is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemical messenger) in the brain which is mediated by NMDA receptors. Mentagen 5mg Tablet works by preventing the action of NMDA receptors and regulates the production of glutamate. involved in the transmission of nerve signals. This is how it prevents memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.

How to use

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

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mentagen 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mentagen 5mg 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 Mentagen 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Mentagen 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Mentagen 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mentagen 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Mentagen 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mentagen 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Mentagen 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.