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memantine

memantine
Brand names: Memantine HYDROCHLORIDE
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 7 mg; 28 mg                     non formulary
TABLET, ORAL 5 mg; 10 mg    


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Medication
Ordered

Brand Name

Available Dosages

Frequency

 

Formulary Medication

 

Equivalent
Dose

Frequency

 

Memantine

Namenda XR

7 mg

Daily

 

Memantine IR

2.5 mg*

BID

14 mg

5 mg

BID

21 mg

7.5*

BID

28 mg

10 mg

BID

Note:  Tablet can be divided or may use Oral Solution

 

Drug Name Common Side Effects

Memantine

  • dizziness
  • headache
  • GI: diarrhea, constipation, vomiting

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021


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