Galantamine 8mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Galantamine 8mg is a cholinesterase inhibitor used for mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure dementia or stop the underlying disease permanently, but it may help some people maintain memory, awareness, daily functioning, or thinking symptoms for a period. Galantamine increases acetylcholine signalling in the brain by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase and modulating nicotinic receptors. It should be taken consistently according to the prescribed schedule, often with food and adequate fluids depending on formulation. Caregivers should monitor weight, hydration, falls, fainting, behaviour changes, and treatment benefit.

How to use

Take Galantamine 8mg exactly as prescribed. Do not restart after several missed days without medical advice because retitration may be needed. Maintain hydration and report vomiting, fainting, severe dizziness, or weight loss.

How it works

Galantamine inhibits acetylcholinesterase and modulates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, increasing acetylcholine activity involved in memory and cognition.

Common side effects

Possible effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite, weight loss, dizziness, headache, tiredness, tremor, and sleep disturbance. Serious concerns include fainting, slow heartbeat, severe vomiting/dehydration, gastrointestinal bleeding, seizures, urinary retention, or severe skin reaction.

Important information

Review heart rhythm problems, fainting, ulcers, bleeding risk, asthma/COPD, seizures, urinary obstruction, kidney/liver disease, low weight, pregnancy, breastfeeding, anticholinergic medicines, and other dementia medicines.