Larentine 10 Tablet

Larentine 10 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It helps to slow down the progression of moderate to severe Alzheimer's by improving memory and thinking. This medicine works by blocking a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.

Larentine 10 Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember to inform the doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, confusion, sleepiness, abnormal liver function tests, balance disorder and shortness of breath. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.

• Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease
Larentine 10 Tablet improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively. It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Senex

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion
• Sleepiness
• Diarrhea
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Balance disorder (loss of balance)
• Breathlessness
• Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Hypersensitivity

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Larentine 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Larentine 10 Tablet is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to excessive production of glutamate (chemical messenger) in the brain which is mediated by NMDA receptors. Larentine 10 Tablet works by preventing the action of NMDA receptors and regulates the production of glutamate. involved in the transmission of nerve signals. This is how it prevents memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.

• You have been prescribed Larentine 10 Tablet to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

• It is well tolerated and has lesser side effects as compared to other similar medicines.

• Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration until you know how Larentine 10 Tablet affects you.

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

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