Generic name: galantamine hydrobromide
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug class:Cholinesterase inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
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- Overdosage
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Indications and Usage for Galantamine Capsules
Galantamine extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.
Galantamine Capsules Dosage and Administration
Galantamine Extended-Release Capsules
Galantamine extended-release capsules should be administered once daily in the morning, preferably with food.
The recommended starting dosage of galantamine extended-release capsules is 8 mg/day. The dosage should be increased to the initial maintenance dose of 16 mg/day after a minimum of 4 weeks. A further increase to 24 mg/day should be attempted after a minimum of 4 weeks at 16 mg/day. Dosage increases should be ba...
