Adult Initially 5 mg daily on the 1st wk, 10 mg/day on the 2nd wk, 15 mg/day on the 3rd wk & 20 mg/day from 4th wk on. Max: 20 mg/day. Elderly >65 yr 20 mg/day.
View Abixa overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Severe renal impairment, epilepsy. Concomitant use w/ NMDA antagonists eg, amantadine, ketamine or dextromethorphan. Careful monitoring of patients w/ factors or condition that may raise urinary pH. Recent MI, uncompensated CHF & uncontrolled HTN.
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