The stimulation of the nervous system is directed by the effect of the Memantal medication. In the reviews, experts and patients confirm that the drug is well tolerated, but if the dosage and recommendations of the doctor are not followed, it can cause side effects. The tool has a fairly pronounced psychotropic effect, so it can be prescribed to patients suffering from dementia. However, the medicine shows a good result in the initial stages of the pathology and does not guarantee complete cure in severe cases.
Patient exposure
Memantal is designed to support the mental and mental state of normal Alzheimer's disease. In the reviews, doctors claim that the effect of the reception is pronounced, because it is based on the action of a strong active substance - memantine hydrochloride. The component stimulates the brain and improves blood circulation.
What is produced?
The medication is available only in enteric-coated tablets. The color is white, the letters M9M N are knocked out on one side of the pill. On the reverse side you can see the number 10, which shows what dosage the main active component is in.
Medical composition
Memantal pills have a wide variety of expert reviews, but all doctors agree that with the right dosage and adherence, you can achieve a steady improvement in the patient’s mental state. The effect of the drug is based on its composition:
- Memantine hydrochloride. The proportion of active ingredient in each pill is 10 mg.
- Microcrystalline cellulose.
- Macrogol 4000.
- Lactose Monohydrate.
- Talc.
- Magnesium stearate.
- Silica.
- Titanium dioxide.
- Hypromellose.
Tablets are packed in cardboard boxes. You can purchase packaging that contains 10 or 14 pieces. Sick people should remember that the appointment can only be done by a specialist based on the collected history. To purchase the medicine, you need a prescription certified by a doctor.
Drug properties
The nootropic effect on brain cells is provided by the Memantal medicine. In the reviews, doctors testify to the strong activity of the active substance on the body of a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease, as well as the fact that the drug helps with ADHD to establish general behavioral reactions. Once in the blood, the active substance quickly begins its work and has the following effects:
- psychostimulant;
- antihypoxic;
- cerebrovasodilating.
It is thanks to the presence in the necessary concentration of the active component that the patient's intellectual abilities increase and his brain function improves. The medication contributes to:
- relieve spasm in the vessels of the brain;
- elimination of symptoms of oxygen starvation of the brain;
- improving mindfulness and memory (especially important with ADHD);
- stimulation of blood circulation;
- relieving depression;
- improvement of mental activity;
- stimulation of the nervous system;
- fatigue reduction.
Indicated in children with attention deficit Memantal. In the reviews (for ADHD), parents confirm an improvement in the child's alertness and perseverance. In this condition, the general behavioral reaction is disrupted. However, only a doctor can confirm such a diagnosis, and if available, medication is indicated.
The main indications for use
The medicine will be effective in case of malfunctions of the brain caused by various disorders. However, neuropathologists selectively approach the appointment, because the drug shows the greatest activity in dementia during the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can also be recommended medication, but only after a full examination and a carefully balanced decision.
Multiple contraindications
You can not use the drug "Memantal" for treatment on your own. In the reviews, experts unequivocally indicate the possibility of multiple side effects, despite the claimed high effectiveness. In addition, only a specialist will be able to adequately assess the patient's condition and take into account the presence of contraindications indicated in the annotation:
- age up to 18 years (there may be exceptions);
- acute abnormalities in the liver or kidneys;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- intolerance to lactose, memantine and any other component of the drug.
If the patient has fixed infections of the genitourinary sphere, then the medicine should be taken with extreme caution. Under the supervision of a doctor, it is necessary to be if a history of:
- cramps
- epilepsy;
- heart failure;
- myocardial infarction.
It should be remembered that the main excretion of this medication and analogues based on memantine occurs mainly through the kidneys. The liver is also involved in the process. Therefore, with deviations in the work of these organs, a very careful approach to treatment should be taken.
Possible analogues
A drug can only be replaced by a drug that, at its core, also has memantine. Among the most famous drugs can be identified:
- Maruks
- Alzeym
- Memorel;
- Demax
- Noojeron
- Tingrex.
However, the most popular analogue in many patients is Memantine. This is a budget drug, but containing in the same dosage the main active component of the same name. A different amount of the active ingredient is in another medication - "Akatinol Memantine."
Comparison with analogue
It contains 10 mg of the active substance in the Memantal medicine. Reviews are almost identical in comparison with Akatinol Memantine, but the number and nature of side effects vary. The fact is that the original is available only in tablets with the same dosage of 10 mg. An analogue can be purchased in the amount of memorial from 5 to 20 mg per pill. Therefore, with milder forms of the disease, it will be more convenient to take tablets with a lower concentration of the therapeutic ingredient. In severe Alzheimer's disease, the doctor may prescribe a loading dose of the drug.
"Memantal": instructions for use, reviews
The pills are for internal use. Usually prescribed one per day. Reception does not depend on food intake, but it is important to always take pills at the same time. A full therapeutic course will be prescribed by a doctor. Due to the fact that at first it is recommended to use only 5 mg of the active ingredient, in order to avoid a sharp deterioration in well-being, the analogue in the form of "Akatinol Memantine" will be more convenient. But it is permissible to divide one tablet in half. Gradually, the dosage is increased, but only as necessary and by decision of a specialist.
An increase of 5 mg occurs every week. The therapeutic course usually lasts a long time. Treatment can take several months or even years. However, everything is decided only by a specialist and on the basis of an individually collected history.
According to the reviews, the reception usually does not cause disturbances in well-being. It is well tolerated, while behavioral functions are clearly improved. However, excessive excitement is often recorded and anxiety is possible, but this condition is corrected by a change in dosage.
Standard treatment regimen
Memantal reviews of doctors are mixed. But experts agree that the medication does its job well, but it is important to prescribe it to the patient on time. Side effects are also common, but in order to minimize them, the dosage should be gradually increased. An exemplary treatment regimen may be as follows:
- The first week of admission is 5 mg per day at the same time.
- In the second week, you can take 10 mg per day.
- If necessary, then in the third week the patient is already prescribed 15 mg of the active ingredient or 1.5 pills per day.
The maximum allowable dosage is 20 mg per day. Such a dosage is possible from the fourth week of admission. However, only a specialist in the field of psychiatry will be able to develop an individual regimen for each individual patient. According to doctors, side effects usually develop in those patients who do not follow the recommended course of treatment.
A special group of patients. Memantal: reviews
Elderly people who are already 65 years old are usually not prescribed elevated doses of the drug, and treatment regimen adjustment does not occur. Such patients can drink up to 10 mg of the active ingredient per day. According to doctors, it is in this group of patients that side effects most often develop and the result of taking is not high enough. This is due to the neglect of the disease and age-related changes.
Use of the drug in childhood
Despite the stated contraindications, Memantal is often prescribed for children. Reviews about the treatment are very contradictory. Indications for use are obvious difficulties in mental development, but the results from the treatment are not as obvious as parents and doctors would like. The fundamental factor is that you can never be sure of the final result and predict how your child’s body will respond to therapy.
Some parents claim that only this medication was well suited to their baby. Small patients become more balanced, assiduous and do not exhibit excessive nervous activity. Others note that, like any other nootropic, Memantal caused only a backlash in the form of excitement, frequent tantrums and increased aggressiveness. Also, in diseases of children with banal SARS, the medication has to be temporarily canceled. At this time, the child becomes simply uncontrollable and very slowly enters into the usual mode after the start of therapy.
Adult Treatment Reviews
The drug "Memantal" reviews gathered quite controversial, but doctors say that such medications are necessary and they have a well-reasoned purpose. For some, the pills have a very favorable effect and contribute to improving well-being, while for others they will only help maintain the state within the permissible norm.
Patients themselves and their relatives should be aware that sometimes the medicine may not help, as evidenced by numerous reviews. However, there is no fault of either the doctor or the drug. Alzheimer's disease often overtakes the elderly, and with the help of properly prescribed therapy, you can only alleviate the patient's condition and reduce his suffering. Complete healing will not happen, but the quality of life will improve.