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Ebixa 10 mg Tablet 10's
Ebixa 10 mg Tablet 10's

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It contains Memantine, which decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease. In some cases, it may cause common side effects, such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

MEMANTINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lundbeck India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ebixa 10 mg Tablets

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss) and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handle daily activities.

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets contains Memantine, which acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals that play an essential role in memory.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.

Take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets with or without food. You are advised to take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets as prescribed by your doctor, depending on your medical condition. Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine.

Please do not stop taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is not recommended for children below 18 years, as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Uses of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The detailed uses of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets are as follows:

  • Alzheimer’s disease: Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is used to improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions in individuals with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s.
  • Dementia: Ebixa 10 mg Tablets improves cognitive function in patients with dementia caused by impaired blood flow to the brain.
  • Cognitive impairment: Ebixa 10 mg Tablets can be used to treat symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, and impaired judgment associated with dementia.
  • Behavioral symptoms: Ebixa 10 mg Tablets reduces aggression, agitation, and mood swings associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

Key Benefits

  • Ebixa 10 mg Tablets belongs to a group of anti-dementia agents called NMDA receptor antagonists.
  • Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is used to treat moderate to severe dementia (memory loss) of Alzheimer's disease.
  • Ebixa 10 mg Tablets acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals, which play an important role in memory.
  • Ebixa 10 mg Tablets works by decreasing the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Side effects of Ebixa 10 mg Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Managing back pain as a side effect of medication requires a combination of self-care techniques, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions. Here are the steps:
  • Talk to your doctor about your back pain and potential medication substitutes or dose changes.
  • Try yoga or Pilates and other mild stretching exercises to increase flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
  • To lessen the tension on your back, sit and stand upright and maintain proper posture.
  • To alleviate discomfort and minimize inflammation, apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted area.
  • Under your doctor's supervision, think about taking over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  • Make ergonomic adjustments to your workspace and daily activities to reduce strain on your back.
  • To handle tension that could make back pain worse, try stress-reduction methods like deep breathing or meditation.
  • Use pillows and a supportive mattress to keep your spine in the right posture as you sleep.
  • Back discomfort can worsen by bending, twisting, and heavy lifting.
  • Speak with a physical therapist to create a customized training regimen to increase back strength and flexibility.

Directions for Use

  • Take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
  • Recommended to take the medicine once or twice a day or as advised by your doctor.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Ebixa 10 mg Tablets Works

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets contains 'Memantine', which is an NMDA receptor antagonist. It acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals that play an essential role in memory. Ebixa 10 mg Tablets decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets belongs to pregnancy category B. Caution should be exercised; it is advisable to consult a doctor before using Ebixa 10 mg Tablets .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets . Consult your doctor before taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets causes dizziness, sleepiness and might change your reactivity. Do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Some studies show Ebixa 10 mg Tablets may have cardioprotective effects. However, please consult your physician if you have any heart-related problems, before taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets .

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets can be safely given in elderly patients if recommended by the physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets as it may cause overdose. The signs and symptoms of overdose include confusion, agitation, weakness, visual hallucinations, vertigo, coma, slowed movement, excess sleepiness, dizziness, lethargy (lack of energy), loss of consciousness, increased blood pressure, ECG changes, slow heart rate, psychosis, restlessness, stupor, unsteady gait (unstable pattern of walking), and vomiting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly, as it helps in reducing cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt, and processed foods.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Ebixa 10 mg Tablets to start to work: Ebixa 10 mg Tablets ideally shows its action within 3 to 7 hours after administration.

The time for which the effects of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets last: The duration of action for Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is unknown.

What if you forget to take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets

If you miss a dose of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets if you are allergic to any of its contents.
  • Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy (fits), a heart attack, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • Talk to your doctor if you change your diet from normal to a strict vegetarian diet or if you are having any kidney problems or urinary tract infections.
  • Avoid taking amantadine (used to treat Parkinson's disease), ketamine (an anaesthetic), dextromethorphan (used to treat cough), and other NMDA-antagonists at the same time.
  • Consult your doctor before taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery as Ebixa 10 mg Tablets causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ebixa 10 mg Tablets as it could lead to increased dizziness.
  • Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Ebixa 10 mg Tablets may have interaction with antiparkinson's (amantadine), anaesthetic (ketamine), anti-tussive (dextromethorphan), skeletal muscle relaxant (dantrolene, baclofen), antacid (cimetidine, ranitidine), anti-arrhythmic (procainamide, quinidine), anti-malarial (quinine), an alkaloid (nicotine), diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide), dopaminergic agonist (levodopa, bromocriptine), anti-psychotic (quetiapine), anticonvulsants (used to treat fits), barbiturates (used to induce sleep), neuroleptics (used to treat mental disorders), and oral anticoagulants.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets , as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid smoking as nicotine might interact with the working of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, liver or kidney impairment.

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Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- ALZHEIMER'S AGENTS]

FAQs

Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease, a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss) and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handle daily activities.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in the transmission of nerve signals, which play an important role in learning and memory. Ebixa 10 mg Tablets decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember, or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease. Dementia (memory loss) is the loss of cognitive functioning, such as remembering, thinking, and reasoning.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets does not cure Alzheimer's disease. Ebixa 10 mg Tablets improves the ability to think and remember, or slows the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease. Research is still in progress for the cure of Alzheimer's disease.
Do not discontinue Ebixa 10 mg Tablets without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets .
Diarrhoea could be a side-effect of Ebixa 10 mg Tablets . Drink plenty of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhoea or if you find blood in your stools.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets may cause high blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets . Consult your doctor if you experience any fluctuations.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets does not have the potential for abuse. It is not a habit-forming drug.
Take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets as advised by the doctor. To help you remember to take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets , take it at around the same time daily. Ebixa 10 mg Tablets should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets starts working in 3-8 hours. However, it can take up to 3 months to notice full benefits.
The signs and symptoms of overdose include confusion, agitation, weakness, visual hallucinations, vertigo, coma, slowed movement, excess sleepiness, dizziness, lethargy (lack of energy), loss of consciousness, increased blood pressure, ECG changes, slow heart rate, psychosis, restlessness, stupor, unsteady gait (unstable pattern of walking), and vomiting. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember.
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning, such as remembering, thinking, and reasoning. The causes of this disease are abnormal functioning of brain cells, which leads to a disturbance in communication between them.
Do not discontinue Ebixa 10 mg Tablets without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets for the prescribed duration.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets causes sleepiness as a side effect. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets can be combined with donepezil if prescribed by the doctor.
Consult the doctor if you are taking antiparkinson's (amantadine), anaesthetic (ketamine), anti-tussive (dextromethorphan), skeletal muscle relaxant (dantrolene, baclofen), antacid (cimetidine, ranitidine), anti-arrhythmic (procainamide, quinidine), anti-malarial (quinine), an alkaloid (nicotine), diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide), dopaminergic agonist (levodopa, bromocriptine), anti-psychotic (quetiapine), anticonvulsants (used to treat fits), barbiturates (used to induce sleep), neuroleptics (used to treat mental disorders), and oral anticoagulants.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets may have interaction with cardiac medicines like anti-arrhythmic (procainamide, quinidine), and diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). Consult the doctor before taking these medicines with Ebixa 10 mg Tablets .
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets can be taken with or without food.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets may cause common side effects such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
Pregnant women should take Ebixa 10 mg Tablets only if prescribed by the doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using Ebixa 10 mg Tablets if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets . Consult your doctor before taking Ebixa 10 mg Tablets if you are breastfeeding.
Ebixa 10 mg Tablets should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease and only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lundbeck India Private Limited, \"H M Towers\", I Floor, #58, Brigade Road, Kodihalli BDA, HAL II Stage, 560 025, Bangalore, India
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