Memantine Is N-methyl-d-aspartate Receptor Antagonist. The Mechanism Of Action Of Memantine Is As A Nmda Receptor Antagonist.It Treats Moderate To Severe Alzheimer - Type Dementia. It Works By Blocking Excess Activity Of A Substance In The Brain Called Glutamate. Memantine Is Used To Treat The Symptoms Of Alzheimer's Disease (Ad- A Brain Disease That Slowly Destroys The Memory And The Ability To Think, Learn, Communicate And Handle Daily Activities). Memantine Is In A Class Of Medications Called Nmda Receptor Antagonists. It Works By Decreasing Abnormal Activity In The Brain. Memantine May Improve The Ability To Think And Remember Or May Slow The Loss Of These Abilities In People Who Have Alzheimer's Disease. However, Memantine Will Not Cure Ad Or Prevent The Loss Of These Abilities At Some Time In The Future.
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