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Galantamine
How Galantamine works
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to disturbance of message signals in the brain. Galantamine works by increasing the levels of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Decreased appetite, Weight loss
Usage
Galantamine is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Galantamine safe?Galantamine is a safe and effective drug if used according to the prescribed dosage for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer's disease
Q. Is Galantamine a psychotropic drug?Galantamine is a psychotropic drug used in the treatment of dementia associated with alzheimer's disease
Q. Is Galantamine the same as Aricept?Galantamine and Aricept (donepezil) are not the same. They however belong to the same class of drugs called ‘cholinesterase inhibitors' used in the treatment of dementia associated with alzheimer's disease.
