Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Memantine as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Memantine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking Memantine after having a small meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Memantine use can also result in some appetite changes. Memantine can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Memantine as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects        Memantine use can result in diffuse body and joint pains, weakness, and unsteadiness, with increased fall risk and accidents.  Confusion and dizziness with Memantine use, can add to the fall risk, thus enhancing it further. Genitourinary side-effects Memantine use can result in irritation of the bladder, increased frequency of urination, deteriorating incontinence, and increased episodes of bed-wetting. Poor continence and increased bed-wetting [...]

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 [...]