287 people have bought this recently
Galamer, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Galamer. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Galamer include Fatigue, Tremor. While these are the most often observed Galamer side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Galamer are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Galamer has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Galamer has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Galamer related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Galamer have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Galamer may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Galamer is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Galamer is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Galamer is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Galamer safe for pregnant women?
Galamer can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Galamer safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Galamer for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Galamer on the Kidneys?
Galamer has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Galamer on the Liver?
Galamer does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Galamer on the Heart?
You can take Galamer without any fear of damage to the heart.
Galamer should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Galamer unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Galamer habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Galamer is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Galamer you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Galamer is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Galamer cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Galamer
Taking Galamer with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Galamer
Taking Galamer and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Razadyne® (galantamine hydrobromide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 490
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 607-608
Download App
