Reminyl - Galantamine hydrobromide - Medical DrugHome Drugs Supplements Drugs (Listed by Trade Name) Reminyl is a drug used in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Click here to download an Alzheimer's Patient Information Booklet. works by preventing the action of acetylcholinesterase, the compound that normally breaks down the acetylcholine in the brain. This slows the breakdown and increases the level of acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is a type of compound known as a neurotransmitter. These are chemicals that are stored in nerve cells and are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells. Acetylcholine is found in the brain and is constantly being manufactured and broken down by the body. Reduced levels of acetylcholine in the brain appear to be a feature of Alzheimer's disease. Galantamine also enhances the activity of the acetylcholine present in the brain. The overall result of these two actions is an improvement in the levels and activity of acetylcholine in the brain, which leads to better brain functioning. Galantamine thereby improves cognitive function, such as the processes of thinking, learning and problem solving. It is used to treat the symptoms of dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease.
