Namenda

Namenda is used for:

Treating moderate to severe Alzheimer-type dementia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Namenda is a NMDA-receptor antagonist. It works by blocking excess activity of a substance in the brain called glutamate, which may reduce the symptoms associated with Alzheimer disease. Namenda is not a cure for Alzheimer disease.

Do NOT use Namenda if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Namenda

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Namenda:

Some medical conditions may interact with Namenda. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems or a condition that raises your urine pH balance (eg, urinary tract infection)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Namenda. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Amantadine, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide), dextromethorphan, ketamine, or sodium bicarbonate because they may increase the risk of Namenda's side effects.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Namenda may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.