memantine hydrochloride

FDA Drug Profile — memantine hydrochloride, Memantine Hydrochloride, MEMANTINE

Drug Details

Generic Name
memantine hydrochloride
Brand Names
memantine hydrochloride, Memantine Hydrochloride, MEMANTINE
Application Number
NDA021487
Sponsor
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
NDC Codes
42
Dosage Forms
TABLET, CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, TABLET, FILM COATED, TABLET, COATED, SOLUTION, KIT
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Memantine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Memantine hydrochloride is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. (1)