Galantamine belongs to a class of medications called central nervous system agents inhibiting an enzyme acetylcholinesterase to slow down the breakdown of a neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Galantamine is used for treating Alzheimer disease.
Galantamine is taken orally as orodispersible tablets, which prevents patients from spitting it out, with breakfast and dinner and prolonged-release capsules with breakfast.
Mild to moderate Alzheimer disease
Adult and elderly
Orodispersible tablets: The initial dose is 4 mg twice daily for 4 weeks, increased by 4 mg twice daily up to 12 mg twice daily for at least 4 weeks.
Prolonged-release tablets: The initial dose is 8 mg once daily for 4 weeks, increased by 8 mg once daily up to 24 mg once daily for at least 4 weeks.
People allergic to Galantamine, other tertiary alkaloids or any component of the formulation.
Common dosing schedule:
Orodispersible tablets are taken with breakfast and dinner and prolonged-release capsules are taken with breakfast.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.
Some common medications Galantamine may interact with:
Galantamine may interact with many other medications. Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Galantamine is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Galantamine in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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