Galantamin Krka
Galantamin Krka is a medicine for dementia used to treat symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease by increasing a chemical called acetylcholine in the brain.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is one 8 mg capsule once a day.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water or another liquid in the mornings, preferably with food. Do not chew or crush them. If you have trouble swallowing, you can open the capsule and swallow the contents with liquid. Remember to drink plenty of fluids during treatment.
The maximum daily dose is one 24 mg capsule.
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Weight loss or decreased appetite
- •Hallucinations (seeing, feeling, or hearing things that are not there)
- •Depression
- •Dizziness or fainting
- •Muscle tremors or spasms
- •Headache
- •Extreme tiredness, weakness, or general feeling of illness
- •Extreme drowsiness with low energy
- •High blood pressure
- •Stomach pain or discomfort
- •Diarrhea
- •Indigestion
- •Falls
- •Wounds
- •Heart problems, such as slow heartbeat, extra beats, or palpitations
- •Allergic reaction
- •Dehydration (not enough water in the body)
- •Tingling or numbness in the skin
- •Changes in taste
- •Drowsiness during the day
- •Problems controlling body or limb movements (extrapyramidal disorder)
- •Blurred vision
- •Persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Flushing
- •Retching
- •Heavy sweating
- •Muscle weakness
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood
- •Seizures
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Severe skin reactions, such as severe rash, blisters, or peeling skin (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, rash with pus-filled blisters, or rash with blisters and target-like spots)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Galantamin Krka if you are allergic to galantamine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
- This medicine is only for treating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, not for other types of memory problems or confusion.
- Galantamin Krka can rarely cause serious skin reactions, heart problems, or seizures. If these occur, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- This medicine can cause weight loss. Your doctor will check your weight regularly.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor. Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Increases the risk of cardiac conduction disorders, such as bradycardia. May exacerbate existing COPD. Consider adverse effects affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Consider potential interactions. Avoid concomitant use of anticholinergic medicines. (updated 18.3.2024)