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Of anti-drug . It has a muscle relaxant, tserebrovazodilatiruyuschee, nootropic, and antihypoxic psychostimulant effects. The mechanism of drug action Akatinol Memantine directed at blocking glutamate receptors, thereby reducing stimulus to neostratum caused by lack of Dopamine . The drug has the greatest effect on the stiffness (rigidity and bradykinesia). Akatinol Memantine has a positive effect on memory, attention, reduces spasticity, severity of depression and fatigue. It is produced in the form of drops for oral administration in tablet form.

Indications:

Akatinol Memantine is effectively used for relief   Parkinson's syndrome , Parkinson's disease. The drug relieves spasticity of the skeletal muscles ( multiple sclerosis . stroke , Traumatic brain injury). The drug is prescribed in the weakening of memory, brain dysfunction, attention deficit disorder, Alzheimer's disease.

Contraindications:

Akatinol Memantine is not prescribed for renal failure of the system, intolerance components, pregnancy, breastfeeding. In epilepsy, thyrotoxicosis   used with caution.

Side effect:

The drug Akatinol Memantine may cause nausea, increased intracranial pressure, anxiety, excessive fatigue, irritability, vertigo.

Mode of application:

Receiving preparation begins with 5 mg per day, gradually increasing the dosage by 5 mg weekly. The average dose Akatinol Memantine is 10-20 mg per day. Children are encouraged to take the drug on a daily basis at the rate of 500 mg / kg. At cerebral spasticity   drug is administered intravenously. When kidney disease of lower dosage.

Drug Interactions:

Akatinol Memantine is able to increase the effects of anticholinergics, antipsychotics and barbiturates .