Memantine: what it is, what it is used for, when and how it is taken

More specifically, memantine is a non-competitive antagonist of NMDA receptors, ie the receptors of glutamic acid, one of the excitatory neurotransmitters present in our central nervous system.

Memantine is available in various medicines to be taken orally whose dispensing can only take place upon presentation of a repeatable prescription of a restrictive type or RRL (drugs that can be sold to the public only on prescription from hospitals or specialists). part of these drugs is classified in band A; therefore, their cost can be reimbursed by the National Health System (SSN), in whole or in part, depending on the case (it may be necessary to pay a ticket).