What is galantamine hydrobromide used for?

Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Galantamine will not cure Alzheimer’s disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse.

Can you overdose on galantamine hydrobromide?

Taking an overdose of galantamine may lead to convulsions (seizures) or shock. Some signs of shock are large pupils, irregular breathing, and fast weak pulse. Other signs of an overdose are severe nausea and vomiting, increasing muscle weakness, greatly increased sweating, and greatly increased watering of the mouth.

What are the benefits of galantamine?

Galantamine is in a class of medications called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. It works by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain that is needed for memory and thought. Galantamine may improve the ability to think and remember or slow the loss of these abilities in people who have AD.

How much galantamine is too much?

The maximum recommended dose for galantamine tablets and galantamine oral (by mouth) liquid is 12 mg twice daily. The recommended starting dose for galantamine extended-release capsules is 8 mg once daily in the morning. The maximum recommended dose for galantamine extended-release capsules is 24 mg once daily.

Does galantamine help focus?

Can I take galantamine during the day?

Galantamine comes as a tablet, an extended-release (long-acting) capsule, and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. The tablets and liquid are usually taken twice a day, preferably with the morning and evening meals. The extended-release capsules are usually taken once a day in the morning.

Can you take galantamine daily?

The tablets and liquid are usually taken twice a day, preferably with the morning and evening meals. The extended-release capsules are usually taken once a day in the morning. Take galantamine at around the same time(s) every day.

What are the ingredients in Galantamine hydrobromide?

Active Ingredient: Galantamine Hydrobromide 4mg, Inactive Ingredients: Micro crystalline cellulose, stearic acid, sodium croscarmellose, magnesium stearate Take one capsule as needed. It is not recommended to take more than 2 capsules in a given day.

What are the strengths of galantamine tablets?

Galantamine Tablets, USP are available in the following strengths: 4 mg: Light-pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with ’77’ on one side and ‘Z’ on the other side 8 mg: Off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with ’78’ on one side and ‘Z’ on the other side.

How do you take galantamine HBR?

How to use Galantamine HBR. Take this medication by mouth with food, usually twice daily with the morning and evening meals, or as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids with this medication unless instructed otherwise. To lower your risk of side effects, your dosage will be gradually increased to your target dose.

What is galantamine and how does it work?

What is galantamine? Galantamine improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah see til KO leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.