Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Galantamine Tablet

Galantamine Tablet

Generic namegalantamine hydrobromide
Drug classCholinesterase inhibitor
FormsTablet (4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg), Oral solution (4 mg/mL)

Galantamine is a prescription medicine used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. It helps nerve cells in the brain communicate better by increasing the level of a brain chemical called acetylcholine.

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