Your doctor may prescribe Razadyne ER to treat dementia and cognitive impairment symptoms if you have been diagnosed as havingAlzheimer's disease(AD) type 1. AD is a progressive disorder where a person experiences worsening memory loss and confusion. Razadyne ER may be prescribed to treat symptoms of dementia, including the loss of ability to perform tasks, trouble concentrating, and increased confusion. Razadyne ER works by increasing the amount ofcholinergic signalsin the brain’s neurons, which is thought to be related to the progression of AD. Fact Table Formula C17H21NO3 License US FDA Bioavailability 80–100% Legal status Rx-Only Chemical Name Galantamine Elimination half-life 7 hours Dosage (Strength) 8mg, 16mg, 24mg Pregnancy Consult Doctor Brands Razadyne, Reminyl Protein binding 18% PubChem CID 9651 MedlinePlus a699058 ChEBI 42944 ATC code N06DA04 DrugBank DB00674 KEGG D04292 Routes of administration By mouth
Razadyne ER (Galantamine)
- The usual dosages include: Razadyne ER 8 mg, Razadyne ER 16 mg, Razadyne ER 24 mg Your doctor may start the dosage at 8 mg by mouth daily and increase to 16 mg after at least 16 weeks of treatment. The maximum dose per day is 24 mg.
