About galantamin e
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Used for
- Treats symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Usual adult dose
Usually 4 mg twice daily initially; increased gradually to 8–12 mg twice daily as tolerated.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite or weight loss
- Dizziness or fainting
Important warnings
- May slow the heart rate or cause fainting.
- Use caution with stomach ulcers, seizures, asthma, or urinary obstruction.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with kidney or liver problems.
- Do not stop or change doses without medical guidance.
Pregnancy
Not well studied; use during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether galantamine passes into breast milk; breastfeeding use is not well studied.
Interactions
- Other medicines that slow heart rate can increase fainting risk.
- Anticholinergic medicines may reduce galantamine’s effects.
- Some antidepressants and antifungals can increase galantamine levels.
- Other cholinergic medicines may increase side effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.