Galantamine hydrobromide
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Overview
Galantamine hydrobromide is a cholinergic muscarinic agonist that is FDA approved for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Common adverse reactions include dehydration, aggression, upper and lower GI bleeding, hypokalemia.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Galantamine hydrobromide is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Galantamine hydrobromide in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
- Alzheimer's disease
- Multi-infarct dementia
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Galantamine hydrobromide in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Galantamine hydrobromide in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Galantamine hydrobromide in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Galantamine hydrobromide in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Galantamine hydrobromide during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide in women who are nursing.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide in pediatric settings.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide in geriatric settings.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Galantamine hydrobromide in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Galantamine hydrobromide in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Monitoring in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Galantamine hydrobromide and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Clinical Studies in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Storage in the drug label.
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Galantamine hydrobromide interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Brand Names in the drug label.
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Galantamine hydrobromide Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.