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Galantamine and Alzheimer: Side Effects
Generic Name
Generic name of the medicine is galantamine. It belongs to the family of medicine known as cholinestearase inhibitor and used for treating Alzheimer’s disease (a progressive brain disease that is responsible for destroying memory, thinking ability, communicate and handle routine work).
The deficiency of a specific neurotransmitter in the brain, acetylcholine is believed to be responsible for some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Acetylcholinestearase enzyme is responsible for the decreased concentration of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Cholinesterase inhibitors inhibit the action of enzyme and thus increase the concentration of acetylcholine.
Galantamine is thus relieving the symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, however the medicine does not work for every one and galantamine also does not halt the underlying disease.
Precaution
- If your doctor recommends you galantamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to galantamine.
- If you had or have diabetes, seizures, kidney, liver, asthma, lung disease, enlarged prostate, ulcer, irregular heartbeat or heart disease. You should inform the doctor before taking galantamine.
- If you are planning to have a surgery including dental surgery, inform your surgeon that you are on galantamine.
- If you are taking any other medicine whether prescribed, non-prescribed, food supplements, vitamins or herbal products, you should inform your doctor. Certain other medicines including erythromycin, ketoconazole, meclizine, medicines for urinary tract, medicines for HIV, medicines for high blood pressure, certain antifungal etc may interact with galantamine and in such your doctor will continuously monitor you for any possible side effects or even your dosage may be changed.
- Although galantamine is not recommended for women for childbearing age. However, if you are prescribed the medicine and if you are pregnant, make sure to inform your doctor.
- Glanatamine may not be recommended for breast-feeding mother.
Warning
- The medicine may cause dizziness and therefore after taking galantamine do not drive and operate heavy machineries.
- Galantamine may change your heartbeat and cause fainting due to slow heartbeat. Make sure to inform your doctor if you are a heart patient.
Overdose
- You should only use the recommended dosage of galantamine and if you suspect an overdose you should immediately contact to your doctor.
- The symptoms of overdose may include low blood pressure, fainting, slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, nausea, sweating, twitching and vomiting.
Missed Dose
- If you missed a dose, take as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost the time of your next dose take a single dose.
- Never take double dose at a time of galantamine.
Side Effects
- Some common side effects of galantamine include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, tremor, abdominal problem or pain, urinary tract infection, depression, insomnia and headache.
- Some rare side effect of galantamine include convulsions, dry mouth, frequent urination, low blood pressure, fainting, weakness, heart problem, swelling, paranoia and skin discoloration.
- If any of the side effects as mentioned above or any other side effects are observed, you should immediately contact to your doctor.
How to take
- Galantamine should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Galantamine is generally recommended two times a day and should be taken with morning and evening meal otherwise prescribed by the doctor.
- If you have been prescribed liquid form of the medicine, measure the exact doses of the medicine by a measuring spoon provided with the medicine and take it with a glass of water.
How to store
- Galantamine should be stored at room temperature and out of reach of children.
- The medicine should be kept away from excessive heat and moisture.
- Outdated medicines should not be used and should be destroyed to avoid misuse of the medicines.
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