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Donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine are recommended as options for the treatment of moderate Alzheimer's disease only.
Galantamine - Definition, Purpose, Description, Recommended dosage, Precautions, Side effects, InteractionsGalantamine belongs to a class of drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. In the United States galantamine is sold under brand name Reminyl.Alzheimer's disease develops when brain cells, called neurons, undergo an early, and selective death.
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Galantamine for vascular cognitive impairment
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The efficacy of galantamine has been tested in two RCTs for the treatment of vascular dementia and for a mixed population of Alzheimer's disease patients with evidence of cerebrovascular disease. The rationale behind its use is to correct the cholinergic deficit seen in vascular dementia.
Galantamine - Yahoo! HealthMake Y! My HomepageGet Yahoo! ToolbarWhat is the most important information I should know about galantamine?Before taking galantamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have urination problems, heart disease, a heart rhythm disorder, stomach ulcers or bleeding, a seizure disorder, kidney disease, liver disease, or asthma.
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Galantamine is used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). Galantamine is in a class of medications called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.