Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine)

SKU

CMS1343

USA Brand Name

Razadyne

Strength

4mg

Generic Name

Galantamine

Manufacturer

Sun Pharmaceutical, India

## Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Galamer:

Galantamine is the generic version for Galamer

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

Razadyne

## About Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine)

Galamer 4 mg contains an active ingredient, Galantamine, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Parkinson’s disease.  This prescription based drug can be purchased from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## Manufacturer :

Sun Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Galamer 4 mg.

## Strength :

Galamer 4 mg contains Galantamine 4 mg per tablet and is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

Galamer 4 mg is used in the treatment of:

Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia due to Parkinson’s disease

## How Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine) Works:

Galamer 4 mg has Galantamine increases the levels of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals as Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to disturbance of message/nerve signals in the brain.

## Before You Use Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Galantamine

Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid Driving or mechanical job that needs your alertness

Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

You should not take Galamer 4 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Suffered from Cardiogenic Shock or other Heart Problems

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Disease

Are a child/healthy adult without any memory loss as it doesn’t raise the memory of a healthy person

Have other Heart Disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have heart disorder

Have electrolyte disturbance, acute abdominal pain and ulcers, and an operation on the gut/bladder

Have a disorder of the nervous system (like fits or Parkinson’s disease)

Have asthma, pneumonia, and have difficulties passing urine

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have any other Dysfunction or Disease or taking other medicines

## Dosage :

Galamer 4 mg contains Galantamine that is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Parkinson’s disease. It is a prescription based drug that may be available in different strengths and substitutes. Ask your doctor for dosage and frequency as the age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Galamer 4 mg at a fixed time regularly with food. It must be used very cautiously in elders as this population is very sensitive to this drug. It should not be used in children and other healthy adults having no memory loss issues.

## How Much Of The Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine) to Be Used:

Galamer 4 mg preferably is to be taken regularly once or twice daily depending upon the condition and as instructed by the doctor.

## How To Take The Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

Galamer 4 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. It can be taken with food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

You are always advised to take Galamer 4 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Call your doctor or reach to a nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Galamer 4 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Galamer 4 Mg (Galantamine):

Nausea/Vomiting

Headache

Hypersensitivity

Fatigue

Decreased Appetite

Weight Loss

Dizziness

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Galamer 4 mg may interact with other medicine you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause the drug not to work properly. Always tell your doctor if you are on other medications or Supplements. Galamer 4 mg interacts with the following medicines:

Azole Antifungal Drugs

Atropine

Valathamate Bromide

Interaction with disease:

Electrolyte Imbalance

## Warning And Precaution:

Galamer 4 mg can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Other Mental Disease

Impaired Liver/Kidney function

It is not recommended for children and found to be safe in pregnant and breastfeeding women

## Things To Remember:

Regular Exercise and Proper Diet is good for health

Rise slowly from lying position as it may cause Dizziness/Fainting

Keep out of reach of children

Read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications :

Galamer 4 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Galamer 4 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged.