Memantine standard tablet and extended-release dosing considerations: a pharmacokinetic analysis.

J Am Geriatr Soc

Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, New York.

Published: February 2015

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