Namenda

Active Ingredient(s): Memantine
FDA Approved: * October 16, 2003
Pharm Company: * FOREST LABS
Category: Alzheimers / Dementia

Memantine is a medication used to slow the progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.[2][3] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include headache, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness.[2][3] Severe side effects may include blood clots, psychosis, and heart failure.[3] It is believed to work by blocking NMDA receptors.[2] Memantine was approved for medical use ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Namenda 5;FL
Namenda 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0456-3205
Labeler:
Forest Laboratories, Inc.
Namenda 10;FL
Namenda 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0456-3210
Labeler:
Forest Laboratories, Inc.
Namenda 10;FL
Namenda 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 21695-169
Labeler:
Rebel Distributors Corp
Namenda 5;FL
Namenda 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 21695-232
Labeler:
Rebel Distributors Corp
Namenda 10;FL
Namenda 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 49999-804
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products LLC
Namenda 10;FL
Namenda 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 54868-5161
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Namenda 5;FL
Namenda 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 54868-5654
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Namenda 10;FL
Namenda 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 55154-4615
Labeler:
Cardinal Health
Namenda 10;FL
Namenda 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 55154-4618
Labeler:
Cardinal Health
Namenda 10;FL
Namenda 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 55289-937
Labeler:
Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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