Actoplus Met and Memantine and Donepezil Capsules

• Generic Name: metformin / pioglitazone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR

Actoplus Met contains a combination of metformin and pioglitazone, two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Actoplus Met is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who do not use daily insulin injections.

Actoplus Met is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

• Generic Name: donepezil / memantine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Namzaric, Namzaric Titration Pack

Donepezil improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah SEET il KOE leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.

Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Donepezil and memantine is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Donepezil and memantine is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease. This condition will progress over time, even in people who take donepezil.

Donepezil and memantine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.