Galamer 8 Mg

Galamer 8Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of mild to moderate vascular dementia which includes symptoms such as impairment of memory or judgment, changes in personality, abstract thinking in patients with Alzheimer disease.

How To Galamer 8mg Work?

Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to disturbance of message signals in the brain. Galamer 8mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.

What is Galamer 8mg Tablet?

This Tablet is a cholinesterase inhibitor which means that it works by increasing the production of a certain substance which is acetylcholine in the brain, which helps reduce symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer disease. It should not be administered to patients with you have severe liver or kidney problems.

The side effects include headache, diarrhea, dizziness, sudden loss of appetite, mild stomach pain or upset, indigestion, nausea, tiredness, trouble sleeping, vomiting, weight loss. When you begin your Galamer 8Mg Tablet treatment, the doctor will increase your dosage slowly over the course of several months. This will help decrease the risk of certain negative side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis could also happen. This can cause serious health problems that may not go away and sometimes may lead to death. It is advised to get medical help immediately if you see signs like red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin sometimes with or without a fever, red or irritated eyes, or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.

How To Take Galamer 8mg Tablet?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Galamer 8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Drug interaction

The drugs that interact with Galantamine are:

• Acetaminophen
• Amitryptiline
• Amlodipine
• Chlorpheniramine
• Labetalol
• Loperamide
• Naltrexone
• Nifedipine
• Olanzapine
• Tramadol
• Verapamil
• Ziprasidone

This is not a comprehensive list of drug interactions. Consult your doctor to know more about other possible drug interactions.

Side Effects

• Nausea,
• Headache,
• Vomiting,
• Diarrhoea,
• Fatigue,
• Dizziness,
• Decreased appetite,
• Weight loss.

Warning

Consult your doctor if you have any heart disorder, electrolyte disturbances, peptic (stomach) ulcer disease, acute abdominal pain, a disorder of the nervous system (like fits or Parkinson’s disease), asthma, pneumonia, difficulties passing urine, or if you had an operation on the gut or bladder.

Do not drive or operate machinery as galantamine may cause drowsiness.

Do not consume alcohol while taking galantamine as it may worsen the side effects.

Galantamine should be used with caution in elderly as they may be more sensitive to its effects. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Precaution

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if the Galantamine causes dizziness or blurred vision.

Seek doctor’s advice before taking any other drug or herbal products while on Galantamine

Inform your doctor if you have rapid swelling of lips, throat and tongue.

Do not stop using the medication abruptly unless instructed by the doctor. Discontinuing the medication may cause the illness to return.

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with Galantamine.

Keep the medication out of reach of children.

You are advised not to take Galantamine if it has passed the expiry date of the medicine printed on the pack.

the foil or packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering or there is discolouration.

Uses

Galamer 8mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Parkinson’s disease.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. – Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.