Admenta 10mg

All about Admenta 10mg

Admenta 10mg belongs to a group of drugs known as anti-dementia agents. They treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's. This is a neurological disorder that causes dementia. It slowly destroys your ability to learn, think, communicate, or handle everyday activities.

What is Admenta 10mg used for?

In Alzheimer's disease:

This drug improves memory, learning, and cognitive function in people having mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Such problems in thinking and memory may begin interfering with everyday activities. They may make your condition worse. Admenta 10mg will aid to manage this disease effectively.

What will happen when you will take Admenta 10mg?

• It will make it convenient for you to do your everyday activities.
• It will improve your life’s quality.
• You should not stop using it unless your doctor mentions it.

How fast will Admenta 10mg work?

• It may take many weeks for your symptoms to get better.
• So you need to continue using Admenta 10mg even if you feel that it is not working.

How does Admenta 10mg work?

If you suffer from Alzheimer’s then memory loss happens because of too much production of a chemical messenger in your brain. NMDA receptors mediate it. Admenta 10mg is an NMDA receptor antagonist. It works and prevents these receptors’ action. It regulates the production of the chemical messenger that is involved in nerve signals’ transmission. Thus this drug prevents loss of memory in this disease.

How long does Admanta 10mg take to begin working?

It may take almost 3-8 hours to begin working and show its total benefits. Your doctor may need a follow-up clinical test to understand the progress after 4 weeks and then at least 6 months after your first assessment.

Dosage

Use the drug in the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor.

How should you use Admenta 10mg?

• You must use Admenta 10mg
• Take it one time every day.
• Swallow the whole tablet.
• You should not break it into two halves.
• Do not chew or crush any tablet. It will lower its effectiveness.
• Take this drug at a fixed time daily.
• Ask your doctor if you should skip a meal or take it along with food.

Missed dosage

If you miss any dosage of this drug, do not take it and use the normal scheduled dosage. You should not double any dosage.

Overdosage

If you accidentally take more dosage of Admenta 10mg tell your doctor. Drowsiness, weakness, and tiredness are some of the symptoms of overdosage. You may also suffer from confusion, vomiting, and hallucinations if you take more dosage of this drug. Some people experience vertigo, agitation, walking difficulty, and diarrhea.

When should you not use Admenta 10mg?

• If you are pregnant or lactating
• If you have seizures.
• If you suffer from any heart disease or liver or kidney conditions.

Side effects of Admenta 10mg

Most of the side effects of Admenta 10mg do not need any medical help. They disappear as the body starts to adjust to the drug. Get in touch with your doctor if they stay or if you get worried about any of its side effects.

Common side effects:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Sleepiness
• Confusion
• Hypersensitivity
• Breathlessness
• Abnormal liver function tests
• High blood pressure
• Loss of balance

Uncommon side effects

• Fungal infections
  
• Vomiting
• Tiredness
• Confusion
• Heart failure
• Hallucinations
• Blood clot formation
• Abnormal walking manner

Rare side effects

• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts

How to manage the side effects?

Headache:

• Relax and rest.
• Stay hydrated.
• Drink enough water.
• Apply a pain-relieving balm.
• Do not drink too much alcohol as it will enhance your headache.
• Inform your doctor if it becomes worsen.

Dizziness:

• Get sufficient sleep.
• Do not drive.
• Avoid operating tools or machines.
• If your condition does not improve inform your doctor.

Constipation:

• Have enough fiber-rich foods like vegetables, cereals, and fresh fruits.
• Drink fluids.
• Exercise regularly.
• Consult your doctor if it bothers you too much.

What are the interactions of Admenta 10mg?

Drug-interactions:

• Antiparkinson’s drug
• Anesthetic
• Skeletal muscle relaxant
• Anti-tussive
• Antacid
• Anti-malarial
• Anti-arrhythmic
• Diuretic
• Alkaloid
• Anticonvulsants
• Oral anticoagulants
• Neuroleptics
• Anti-psychotic
• Barbiturates
• Dopaminergic agonist

Disease-interactions:

• Let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver impairment.
• If you suffer from high blood pressure tell your doctor.

Food-interactions

• If you recently change your diet inform your doctor. This is because he may need to adjust the dosage of Admenta 10mg.
• Do not drink alcohol while using this drug because it may cause increased sleepiness and dizziness. Do not smoke because nicotine may interact with this drug’s working.

What are the precautions you must take while using Admenta 10mg?

Allergy:

• If you are allergic to any ingredients avoid using this medicine

Kidney problems

• People suffering from severe urinary tract infections must not use this drug.
• They should discuss it with their doctor and then take it under his guidance.

Liver problems

• If you suffer from liver failure or jaundice if cautious.
• Tell your doctor about it before taking Admenta 10mg.

Heart disease:

• Be careful if you have any heart condition.
• If you suffer from congestive heart failure or have uncontrollable high blood pressure be alert.
• If you recently had a heart attack let your doctor know.

Pregnancy:

• Pregnant women should not use it.
• They must consult a doctor if they need to take Admenta 10mg.

Lactating:

• Generally lactating women must avoid taking this drug.
• But if they need to use it, they must ask their doctor and get it prescribed.

Alcohol:

• Do not drink alcohol while using this drug because it may make you feel drowsy or dizzy.

Driving or using machinery:

• You should not use heavy machines or drive if this drug affects your ability to do these things.

Things to remember

• Your doctor asked you to use Admenta 10mg for slowing down Alzheimer’s progression.
• This drug is well tolerated. It includes lesser side effects in comparison to another same type of drugs.
• Be alert while driving or doing anything that needs concentration until you are aware of how it affects you.

How should you store Admenta 10mg?

• Keep Admenta 10mg at room temperature.
• Do not let sunlight touch it.
• Do not allow your kids to use it.

Frequently asked questions

How does this drug affect a person having dementia?

Admenta 10mg works and decreases abnormal activities in your brain. It may improve your ability to think and remember. This drug may lower the deterioration of such abilities in people having Alzheimer’s disease. But with time its effectiveness will get lowered and it may not be capable of curing Alzheimer's or preventing any loss of such abilities.

Does it have any abuse potential?

No. This drug does not have any abuse potential. It may prevent the excessive use of addictive drugs like ethanol or morphine.

Can I stop using Adementa 10mg?

No. You should not stop using this drug if you feel better. Admenta 10mg will only aid to control Alzheimer’s symptoms. But it will not cure the disease. If you need to quit using it consult your doctor.

Can I use it with donepezil?

Yes. You can use Admenta 10mg along with donepezil. It is because there will not be any increase in adverse effects. But it will not cure Alzheimer's disease. It can only improve your thinking ability along with short-term memory or other symptoms.