Galantamine oral solution

What is this medication?

GALANTAMINE (ga LAN ta meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Razadyne, Reminyl

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

•asthma or other lung disease

•difficulty passing urine

•heart disease, slow heartbeat

•kidney or liver disease

•seizures (convulsions)

•stomach or intestinal disease, ulcers, or stomach bleeding

•an unusual or allergic reaction to galantamine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

•pregnant or trying to get pregnant

•breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label and in the instruction sheet included with your prescription. Use the special measuring syringe that comes with this medicine to measure your dose. Household spoons are not accurate. Take with food and plenty of liquid to reduce stomach upset. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Continue to take your medicine even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. If you miss more than 3 days of treatment, contact your doctor for instructions.

What may interact with this medication?

•atropine

•benztropine

•bethanecol

•cimetidine

•dicyclomine

•digoxin

•erythromycin

•glycopyrrolate

•hyoscyamine

•medications for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine

•medications for motion sickness like dimenhydrinate, meclizine, scopolamine

•medicines that relax your muscles for surgery

•other medicines for Alzheimer's disease

•oxybutynin

•quinidine

•some medications for depression, anxiety or mood disorders

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check with your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

•changes in vision or balance

•dizziness, fainting spells, or falls

•severe diarrhea

•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

•slow heartbeat, or palpitations

•stomach pain

•unusual bleeding or bruising, red or purple spots on the skin

•vomiting

•weight loss

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

•headache

•loss of appetite

•mild diarrhea, especially when starting treatment

•nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.