This medication is used for treatment of dementia (confusion) associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It does not cure the disease but helps improve memory and the ability to perform daily tasks.
galantamine-hbr
This medication is indicated in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (brain disorder).
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic (liver) or renal (kidney) impairments. GI or urinary outflow obstruction, bladder or GI surgery.
Side effects
The patient administered with this medication may experience GI upset, fatigue, dizziness, headache, weightloss, fall, confusion, hypertension (high blood pressure), depression, bradycardia (low heart rate), muscle spasm and Steve Johnson syndrome (serious skin disorder).
Expert Advice
Indications:
This medication is indicated in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (brain disorder).
Pregnancy:
No evidence of risk has been found. Pregnant females should consult their doctors for further guidance.
Lactation;
This medication is not recommended in lactating females.
Contraindications:
This medication is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic (liver) or renal (kidney) impairments. GI or urinary outflow obstruction, bladder or GI surgery.
Precautions:
Diagnosis and treatment must be done by a Specialist in Alzeimer's dementia. Moderate hepatic (liver) impairment, cardiac (heart) conduction disturbances, recent MI, unstable angina, bladder or GI surgery. Warn patients to report rash.
Side effects:
The patient administered with this medication may experience GI upset, fatigue, dizziness, headache, weightloss, fall, confusion, hypertension (high blood pressure), depression, bradycardia (low heart rate), muscle spasm and Steve Johnson syndrome (serious skin disorder).
FAQs
Uses:
Storage:
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Side Effects:
You may experience the following: • Weight loss • Decreased appetite
Precautions:
• You may fall asleep suddenly or feel drowsy after taking this medicine (reported in some patients) therefore avoid doing work requiring alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine
Effects on pregnancy and lactation:
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. The effects of this medicine in lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Administration:
This medicine is mostly taken through the mouth. Use it as prescribed by your doctor. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.
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