Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
NMDA receptor antagonist
Forms:
Immediate release tablet, extended-release capsule, oral solution
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Moderate to severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Memantine Drug Class
Memantine (meh muhm tine) belongs to a group of medications called NMDA receptor antagonists. It works by blocking N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in the brain. NMDA is a certain natural substance involved in a broad range of brain functions.
Memantine Age Range
Memantine is approved for use in adults. This medication is not indicated in children. The safety and efficacy of memantine have not been established in pediatric patients.
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