Mentadem 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. Mentadem 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.

• Headache
• Confusion
• Sleepiness
• Diarrhea
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Balance disorder (loss of balance)
• Breathlessness
• Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Hypersensitivity

If you miss a dose of Mentadem 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Does Mentadem 5mg Tablet have abuse potential??
  Ans: No, Mentadem 5mg Tablet does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.
• Q. Q. When and how Mentadem 5mg Tablet should be taken??
  Ans: Mentadem 5mg Tablet should be taken orally once a day. To benefit from your medicine you should take it regularly every day at the same time of the day. The tablets should be swallowed with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.
• Q. Q. How long does it take for Mentadem 5mg Tablet to start working??
  Ans: For Mentadem 5mg Tablet to start working and show its full benefits, it may require between 3 and 8 hours. The doctor may require a follow-up clinical assessment to check the progress after 4 weeks and then 6 months after the first assessment.
• Q. Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Mentadem 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Mentadem 5mg Tablet include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.
• Q. Q. How does Mentadem 5mg Tablet affect a person with dementia??
  Ans: Mentadem 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Mentadem 5mg Tablet may improve the ability to think and remember. It may also reduce the deterioration of these abilities in people who have Alzheimer's disease. However, with time the effectiveness of this medicine will reduce and it may not be able to cure Alzheimer's disease or prevent the loss of these abilities.
• Q. Q. What is dementia??
  Ans: Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia which contributes to around 60 to 70% of cases.
• Q. Q. Can I just stop taking Mentadem 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: No, Mentadem 5mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel well. This medicine only helps to control the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but does not cure it. If you need to stop the medication then doctor should be consulted first.
• Q. Q. Does Mentadem 5mg Tablet make you sleepy??
  Ans: Yes, Mentadem 5mg Tablet may make you sleepy. Mentadem 5mg Tablet has minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and usage of machines. In such cases, outpatients should be warned to take special care.
• Q. Q. Can Mentadem 5mg Tablet be combined with donepezil??
  Ans: Yes, Mentadem 5mg Tablet can be combined with donepezil, as there will be no increased adverse effects. However, this combination will not cure Alzheimer's, but it can only improve thinking ability, short term memory, and other related symptoms.
• Q. Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Mentadem 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Mentadem 5mg Tablet can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Mentadem 5mg Tablet can either make Mentadem 5mg Tablet less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
• Q. Q. Does Mentadem 5mg Tablet have any interaction with cardiac medicines??
  Ans: Yes, Mentadem 5mg Tablet may interfere with the working of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). It decreases the levels of HCT which will reduce the effectiveness of HCT. Also, procainamide and quinidine may increase levels of Mentadem 5mg Tablet which may cause increased toxicity.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Mentadem 5mg Tablet if I feel better??
  Ans: No, keep using Mentadem 5mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Mentadem 5mg Tablet can bring back your symptoms of dementia.

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