Memantine hydrochloride (Namenda) has been prescribed for a 63-year-old patient who has a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. What would be the target dose for this patient?
A) 5 mg/d
B) 10 mg b.i.d.
C) 15 mg/d
D) 20 mg b.i.d.
B
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The drug is started at 5 mg/d PO, increasing by 5 mg/d at weekly intervals. The target dose is 20 mg/d given as 10 mg b.i.d.
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