Memantine Hydrochloride

Memantine hydrochloride is an active N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist and it works by blocking the NMDA receptors in the brain. It is also blocking the glutamate activity that may further damage the brain cells.
Memantine hydrochloride is a medicine used to medicate patients with moderately severe to severe Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Molecular structure:

• Molecular formula: C₁₂H₂₁N.HCI
• Molecular weight: 215.76
• CAS Number: 41100-52-1
• Application: Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

IUPAC Name:
1-amino-3,5-dimethyladamantane hydrochloride

Chemical Name:
Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-amine,3,5-dimethyl-, hydrochloride