Memantine
- Generic Name
- Memantine
- Brand Names
- Axura, Ebixa, Marixino, Namenda, Namenda 49 Titration Pack, Namzaric, Nemdatine, Memantine Mylan, Memantine ratiopharm, Memantine Merz, Marixino (previously Maruxa), Memantine Accord, Memantine LEK
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C12H21N
- CAS Number
- 19982-08-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- W8O17SJF3T
- Background
Initially approved by the FDA in 2013, memantine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist used in the management of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). It is different from many other Alzheimer's Disease medications, as it works by a different mechanism than the cholinesterase enzyme inhibitors normally employed in the management of Alzheimer's disease . ...
- Indication
Memantine is used to manage moderate to severe Alzheimer's dementia .
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- Associated Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Vascular dementia, Moderate Alzheimer's Type Dementia, Moderate Vascular dementia, Severe Alzheimer's Type Dementia
- Associated Therapies
- -
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