Memantine

Status:
Green, Green - after consultant/specialist initiation
Decision Date:
February 2022
 

Comments


  • GREEN after specialist/consultant initiation:for newly diagnosed dementia patients.
  • GREEN after consultant/specialist initiation: treatment options for Parkinson’s Dementia for psychosis, aggression, and agitation/anxiety as per NICE NG71 recommendations. (See Managing Behavioural Problems in Patients with Dementia guideline) (Decision date - April 2023)
  • GREEN: as add on to an Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in patients with established Alzheimer's disease. This can be started on specialist recommendation or by GP. Advice about the appropriateness of adding in memantine is available from the specialist if needed through advice & guidance request.


 

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