Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet

Short Description

Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat Alzheimer's disease, slowing down its progression by improving memory and thinking.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Donepezil and Memantine, which treat Alzheimer's disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's by improving memory and thinking. It also increases the levels of a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Donepezil and Memantine which treat Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor while Memantine is an NMDA inhibitor. Together they balance the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and help in the transmission of nerve signals.

Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet is used for the symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's but may help with brain function and doing daily activities. Monitor your body weight regularly as both Larentine D 5mg/5mg Tablet and Alzheimer's disease can cause weight loss. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as it may raise the chances of seizure if you had them in the past. It may cause stomach ulcers specially if you are also taking medications for inflammation or pain. Talk to your doctor if you vomit blood or have black colored stools.