Larentine Information
Larentine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
The right dosage of Larentine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Larentine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Larentine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Larentine is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Larentine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Larentine related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Larentine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Larentine may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Larentine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Larentine Benefits & Uses
Larentine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Larentine Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Larentine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Larentine is used -
Moderate
- Confusion
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Hallucinations
- Peripheral Edema
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
- Cough
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Sleepiness
- Diarrhoea
- Influenza like symptoms
- Agitation
Larentine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Larentine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Larentine without worrying about any side effects.
Safe -
Is the use of Larentine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Larentine. Immediately discontinue Larentine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Larentine on the Kidneys?
Larentine rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Larentine on the Liver?
Side effects of Larentine rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Larentine on the Heart?
Using Larentine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Larentine with Other Drugs
Larentine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Larentine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Larentine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Larentine
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Is this Larentine habit forming or addictive?
Larentine does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Larentine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Larentine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Larentine can help with mental disorders.
Yes
Larentine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Larentine
You can take Larentine with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Larentine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Larentine with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Namenda (memantine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 490
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Namenda (memantine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 490
