Introduction
Antial 8 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 8
Side effects of Antial 8
How to use Antial 8
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 8 is to be taken wi... View More
How Antial 8 works
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. Antial 8 is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by i... View More
What if you forget to take Antial 8?
If you miss a dose of Antial 8, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More