Galantamine

Pronounced gah-LAN-tah-meen

Brand names: Razadyne

Type: Cholinesterase inhibitor (dementia medicine) · All Neurology Medicines

What Galantamine is used for

  • Alzheimer disease dementia
  • Mild to moderate Alzheimer dementia

◆ Kidney note

Dose is capped when kidney function is significantly reduced, and it is avoided in kidney failure on dialysis on current labeling.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness

Important cautions

  • Can slow the heart rate and cause fainting, especially combined with beta blockers
  • Adequate fluid intake matters during stomach side effects to protect the kidneys

How it comes

Tablets, extended-release capsules, liquid. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.

Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.