Definition of Memantine

1. Noun. (medicine) A drug, derived from adamantane, that is used to treat Alzheimer's disease, dementia etc. ¹

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Medical Definition of Memantine

1. 3,5-dimethyltricyclo(3.3.1.1(3,7))decan-1-amine. Amantadine derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. Pharmacological action: antiparkinson agents, dopamine agents, excitatory amino acid antagonists. Chemical name: Tricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decan-1-amine, 3,5-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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melvins
melzer's reagent
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memantine (current term)
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