Galantamine
Galantamine is a tablet for mild-to-moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. It is not approved for vascular, frontotemporal, or Lewy body dementia.
Overview
US labeling is specific to the Alzheimer’s type. Using it off-label for another subtype needs a clinician who has weighed limited benefit against harm.
Cholinesterase inhibitor. Connects to Acetylcholinesterase.
1.Galantamine slips into a pocket on Acetylcholinesterase.
Approvals
| Region | Year | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| US | 2001 | Mild-to-moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type |
| EU | 2000 | Alzheimer’s dementia |
| UK | 2000 | Alzheimer’s dementia |
| JP | 2011 | Alzheimer’s dementia |
| CN | 2006 | Alzheimer’s dementia |
| AU | 2001 | Alzheimer’s dementia |
Trials
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Latest papers
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