Lemix 10mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Fawn Incorporation
Salt Composition
Memantine (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Lemix 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat Alzheimer's disease, slowing down its progression by improving memory and thinking.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Lemix 10mg 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 disease by improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.
Directions for Use
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. Lemix 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lemix 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Lemix 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Lemix 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
How it works
Lemix 10mg Tablet is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer's disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemical messenger) in the brain which is mediated by NMDA receptors. Lemix 10mg Tablet works by preventing the action of NMDA receptors and regulates the production of glutamate. This is how it prevents memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Lemix 10mg Tablet to treat dementia (memory loss) in patients with Alzheimer's disease. It is well tolerated and has lesser side effects as compared to other similar medicines. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration until you know how Lemix 10mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
