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Galantamine is commonly used to treat alzheimer's disease, dementia in parkinson's disease
Galantamine works by competitively and reversibly inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase hence increases the availability of acetylcholine to the nicotinic receptor of the central nervous system.
Abdominal pain, Slow pulse, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Hallucination, Headache, Nausea, Blackout, Tremor
Consuming alcohol when taking Galantamine may potentiates the adverse effects of Galantamine such as dizziness and nausea.
Animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity while there is no adequate human pregnancy data to state otherwise. Caution should be taken if Galantamine is to be used during pregnancy.
It is not known whether Galantamine is excreted into human breastmilk or not thus it is not advisable to breastfeed during the treatment period.
It is not advisable to drive when taking Galantamine due to its potential side effects such as headache and dizziness which can affect the ability to drive and concentrate.
Dosage adjustment may be needed in mild to moderate renal impaired patients and is contraindicated to be used in patients with severe renal impairment.
Dosage adjustment is advisable for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment and contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
