What
is Namenda used for?
Namenda is for patients with moderate to
severe dementia from Alzheimer�s disease.
Who should not
take Namenda?
Do not take Namenda if you are allergic to Namenda
or any of its ingredients.
What should I tell
my health care provider?
Tell your health care
provider if you:
- have kidney problems
- have a condition or take other medicines that make your
urine alkaline�
- are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding
Tell your health care
provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Namenda and other medicines may affect each other, causing
serious side effects. Especially tell your health care provider if you take:
- medicines called NMDA antagonists such as amantadine
(Symmetrel), ketamine (Ketalar)
and dextromethorphan�
- other medicines that pass out of the body through the
kidneys such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), triamterene
(TA), cimeditine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac),
quinidine and nicotine
- medicines that make your urine more alkaline such as
carbonic anhydrous inhibitors and sodium bicarbonate
What are some
possible side effects of Namenda?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects
reported with Namenda. Your health care provider or
pharmacist can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)��
Some common side effects
with Namenda include:
- dizziness
- headache
- confusion�
- constipation
For more detailed
information about Namenda, ask your health care
provider or pharmacist.
