Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Memantine as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Memantine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Cardiovascular side-effects Memantine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Memantine as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Memantine can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Memantine as follows: Memantine is a medication reducing the activity of the neurotransmitter glutamic acid on NMDA receptors in the brain. Glutamic acid is one of the various other neurotransmitters in the brain, playing significant role in the functionality of memory and cognition. Glutamic acid produced in the brain binds to receptors called NMDA receptors. This binding of glutamic acid with the NMDA receptors [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon pathophysiology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as follows: A number of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, glutamic acid, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, play a significant role in regulating various body functions like memory, mood, behavior, and body movements. These neurotransmitters in the brain have to be finely balanced to promote optimal body functions. Any disturbance in their regulation can lead to compromised memory, cognition, depression, anxiety, and altered [...]