Research Notes on Galantamine
Galantamine is a drug used in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. It is marketed by Janssen Pharmaceutica which is a division of Johnson & Johnson. It increases the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain to improve memory loss and thought. Galantamine was accidently discovered in the 1950s in Bulgaria.
Fast Facts:
- Manufactured under the names of Razadyne, Reminyl, and Nivalin
- Will not cure Alzheimer's Disease
- Available in tablet, extended-release capsule, and liquid
5 Great Resources on Galantamine
- OrganizedWisdom: Razadyne
- Wikipedia: Galantamine
- Drugs.com: Galantamine: Consumer Information
- Encyclopedia Of Mental Disorders: Galantamine
- NetDoctor: Reminyl
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5 Latest Headlines on Galantamine
What is Galantamine?
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): What Is Galantamine?
- 3DChem: Galantamine
- Krames Online: Galantamide Extended-Release Capsules
What Are The Uses for Galantamine?
- Consumer Reports Health: Galantamine: Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- eMedTV: What Is Galantamine Used For?
- About.com: All about Razadyne
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Galantamine?
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Galantamine: Side Effects
- DrugDigest: What Side Effects May I Notice From Taking Galantamine?
- MediLexicon: Reminyl (Galantamine Hydrobromide): Side Effects
What are the Alternatives to Galantamine?
- OrganizedWisdom: Memantine
- OrganizedWisdom: Aricept
- OrganizedWisdom: Rivastigmine
- OrganizedWisdom: Donepezil
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Galantamine?
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Ginkgo
- Acupuncture.com: Treatment Of Neurodegenerative Disorder
- HealthWorld Online: Huperzine A
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Galantamine
- HealthBoards: Galantamine
- DailyStrength: Razadyne Reviews
- ADD Forums: Galantamine vs. Donepezil
- DreamViews: About To Trash My Galantamine Bottle (Discussion)
Clinical Trials for Galantamine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Galantamine Trials
- CenterWatch: Trials On Galantamine
Company Information about Galantamine
- Jannsen Pharmaceuticals: Official Site
- Hoover's: Janssen-Company Overview
- Portfolio.com: Janssen Pharmaceutica
Abuse of Galantamine
- MedlinePlus: Galantamine: In Case Of Emergency/Overdose
- RxList: Razadyne: Overdose And Contraindictions
- MedicineNet: Galantamine-Oral: Overdose
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Galantamine
- Google Scholar: Galantamine Articles
- JAMA: Articles On Galantamine
- PubMedCentral: Galantamine
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