Synonyms: galanthamine | Razadyne®
galantamine is an approved drug (FDA (2001))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Many alternative stereo forms exist for the structure. The marketed formulation contains galantamine hydrobromide (PubChem CID 121587).
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Galantamine can improve and stabilize cognitive performance with efficacy and tolerability comparable to other cholinesterase inhibitors (rivastigmine and donepezil) for mild to moderate Alzheimers disease and other neurodegenerative disorders [3]. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Galantamine is a weak acetylcholinesterase inhibitor but has additional allosteric potentiating effects at nicotinic receptors and affects not only cholinergic transmission but also other neurotransmitter systems such as monoamines, glutamate, and GABA [1] . |