Antial 44mg
Tablet
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Antial 4. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Antial 4 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Antial 4 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Antial 4 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Antial 4 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Antial 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Antial 4 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Antial 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Antial 4 is used to treat mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive illness which gradually affects memory and thinking. It does n... View More
Uses of Antial 4
- Alzheimer's disease
Side effects of Antial 4
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Antial 4
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Antial 4 is to be taken wi... View More
How Antial 4 works
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. Antial 4 is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by i... View More
What if you forget to take Antial 4?
If you miss a dose of Antial 4, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- You have been prescribed Antial 4 to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- It does not cure Alzheimer's disease but may help improve brain function and ability to do daily activities.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at night before going to bed.
- It may cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking Antial 4.
- Monitor your body weight regularly as both Antial 4 and Alzheimer's disease can cause weight loss.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Antial 4 affects you.
- It may cause serious skin rashes. Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you notice a skin rash.
- Inform your doctor if you develop muscle tremors, especially if you have Parkinson’s disease.
- Inform your doctor about taking Antial 4, If you are going to have surgery under anesthesia.
- Be cautious while taking this medicine if you suffer from peptic ulcer as it may cause vomiting, stomach bleeding, stomach pain, or discomfort.
- Inform your doctor if you experience seizures or convulsions while taking this medicine.
Indication
Dementia in Alzheimer's disease.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Alzheimer Disease Initial 4 mg PO q12hr Maintenance Titrate to 8-12 mg PO q12hr; increase by 4 mg q12hr at no less than 4 week intervals Hepat... View More
Child Dose
Not recommended
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment Moderate: Not to exceed 16 mg/day Severe (CrCl <9 mL/min): Not recommended
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; severe liver or kidney dysfunction; lactation; disorders of galactose metabolism; urinary retention or GI obstruction. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Galantamine is a centrally-acting cholinesterase inhibitor, elevating acetylcholine in the cerebral cortex. Glutamine and serotonin levels may also be i... View More
Precaution
Mild-moderate hepatic impairment; supraventricular conduction abnormalities; asthma; COPD; pregnancy; peptic ulcers. May increase gastric acid productio... View More
Side Effect
>10% Nausea (20-25%),Diarrhea (11-15%),Vomiting (11-15%) 1-10% Abdominal pain,Anorexia,Muscle cramp,Fatigue,Dizziness,Headache,Weight loss,Depressi... View More
Interaction
ncreased serum concentrations when used with drugs that inhibit CYP2D6 (e.g. quinidine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, and paroxetine) and CYP3A4 (e.g. ketoco... View More
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