Galantamin Stada
Galantamin Stada is a medicine that helps to ease memory problems and other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Form
depotkapseli, kova
Strength
8 mg
Active Ingredient
Galantamine hydrobromide
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Start with a small dose, usually 8 mg once a day. Your doctor may slowly increase your dose over time.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with water in the morning, preferably with food. Do not chew or crush it. Remember to drink enough fluids during treatment.
Important
The maximum dose is 24 mg once a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Decreased appetite, weight loss
- •Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't there)
- •Depression
- •Dizziness or fainting
- •Muscle tremor or spasms
- •Headache
- •Severe tiredness, weakness, or general feeling of being unwell
- •Severe drowsiness and low energy
- •High blood pressure
- •Stomach pain or discomfort
- •Diarrhoea
- •Indigestion
- •Falls
- •Wounds
RARE
- •Allergic reaction
- •Dehydration (not enough water in the body)
- •Tingling or numbness of the skin
- •Changes in taste
- •Daytime sleepiness
- •Blurred vision
- •Persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Flushing
- •Retching (feeling like vomiting without actually doing so)
- •Heavy sweating
- •Muscle weakness
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood
- •Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to galantamine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
- This medicine can cause serious skin reactions, heart problems, or seizures. If you notice any serious side effects, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness, especially when you first start treatment. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel this way.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
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)