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. Adementis 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Adementis 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Adementis 5mg 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Adementis 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Adementis 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Adementis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adementis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION

Adementis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adementis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Adementis 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Adementis 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Does Adementis 5mg Tablet have abuse potential?::: No, Adementis 5mg Tablet does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.| When and how Adementis 5mg Tablet should be taken?::: Adementis 5mg Tablet should be taken orally once a day. To benefit from your medicine you should take it regularly every day at the same time of the day. The tablets should be swallowed with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.| How long does it take for Adementis 5mg Tablet to start working?::: For Adementis 5mg Tablet to start working and show its full benefits, it may require between 3 and 8 hours. The doctor may require a follow-up clinical assessment to check the progress after 4 weeks and then 6 months after the first assessment.| What are the symptoms of overdosage of Adementis 5mg Tablet?::: The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Adementis 5mg Tablet include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.| How does Adementis 5mg Tablet affect a person with dementia?::: Adementis 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Adementis 5mg Tablet may improve the ability to think and remember. It may also reduce the deterioration of these abilities in people who have Alzheimer's disease. However, with time the effectiveness of this medicine will reduce and it may not be able to cure Alzheimer's disease or prevent the loss of these abilities.| What is dementia?::: Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia which contributes to around 60 to 70% of cases.| Can I just stop taking Adementis 5mg Tablet?::: No, Adementis 5mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel well. This medicine only helps to control the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but does not cure it. If you need to stop the medication then doctor should be consulted first.| Does Adementis 5mg Tablet make you sleepy?::: Yes, Adementis 5mg Tablet may make you sleepy. Adementis 5mg Tablet has minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and usage of machines. In such cases, outpatients should be warned to take special care.| Can Adementis 5mg Tablet be combined with donepezil?::: Yes, Adementis 5mg Tablet can be combined with donepezil, as there will be no increased adverse effects. However, this combination will not cure Alzheimer's, but it can only improve thinking ability, short term memory, and other related symptoms.| What medicines should I avoid while taking Adementis 5mg Tablet?::: Adementis 5mg Tablet can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Adementis 5mg Tablet can either make Adementis 5mg Tablet less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.| Does Adementis 5mg Tablet have any interaction with cardiac medicines?::: Yes, Adementis 5mg Tablet may interfere with the working of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). It decreases the levels of HCT which will reduce the effectiveness of HCT. Also, procainamide and quinidine may increase levels of Adementis 5mg Tablet which may cause increased toxicity.| Can I stop taking Adementis 5mg Tablet if I feel better?::: No, keep using Adementis 5mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Adementis 5mg Tablet can bring back your symptoms of dementia.

Adementis 5mg 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. Adementis 5mg Tablet works by preventing the action of NMDA receptors and regulates the production of glutamate. ?involved in the transmission of nerve signals.?This is how it prevents memory loss in Alzheimer?s disease.

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