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Reminyl 8mg is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate dementia, including Alzheimer's disease associated with cerebrovascular disease. However, Reminyl can cause some unwanted side effects, so patients need to take the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
1. What are the effects of Reminyl 8mg?
Reminyl 8mg belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, is made in the form of tablets, packing specifications: Box of 1 blister, 4 blisters x 14 tablets. The ingredient Galantamine hydrobromide in Reminyl is a tertiary alkaloid that is a competitive, selective and reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase. In addition, Galantamine hydrobromide enhances the intrinsic effect of Acetylcholine on nicotine receptors, through binding to an allosteric site of the receptor, thereby improving cognitive function in dementia patients. due to Alzheimer's.
2. Indications for taking Reminyl 8mg
Reminyl 8mg is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate dementia, including Alzheimer's disease associated with cerebrovascular disease.
3. Dosage of Reminyl 8mg
Reminyl 8mg has a reference dose as follows:
Use Reminyl at a dose of 4mg / 2 times for 4 weeks; Maintenance dose: Take 8mg / 2 times for at least 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 12mg / 2 times. Should take Reminyl 8mg with meals; Patients with moderate renal impairment: Use a dose of 4mg / time for at least 1 week. The maximum dose is 8mg twice a day; Patients with moderate hepatic impairment: The starting dose is 8mg every other day. Thereafter, a dose of 8 mg once daily with extended-release capsules was administered for at least 4 weeks. The total daily dose of Reminyl should not exceed 16mg.
4. Contraindications Reminyl 8mg
Do not use Reminyl 8mg in the following cases:
People who are hypersensitive to the ingredients of Reminyl 8mg; Patients with severe liver and kidney failure.
5. Drug interactions
Possible interactions when using Reminyl 8mg concurrently with the following drugs:
Other parasympathomimetic drugs such as Digoxin; Succinylcholine; Ketoconazole ; Paroxetine; Amitriptyline; Fluoxetine ; Fluvoxamine ; Quinidine.
6. Side effects of Reminyl 8mg
Common side effects:
Decreased appetite; Depression, hallucinations; Dizziness, headache; tremors, fainting, drowsiness; Hypertension ; Nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and indigestion; Muscle spasms; Fatigue, weakness, weight loss. Uncommon side effects:
Dehydration; Paresthesias, convulsions; Blurred vision; Atrioventricular block, sinus bradycardia, extrasystoles; Lower blood pressure; Dry vomiting; Muscle weakness; Hypersensitivity; Hallucinations, tinnitus. Liver enzymes increased. Rare side effects:
Hepatitis; Steven-Johnson syndrome; Acute pustular rash; Various erythema. When experiencing side effects of Reminyl, the patient should stop using it and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
7. Be careful when using Reminyl 8mg
When using Reminyl 8mg, caution should be exercised in the following subjects:
Patients who are taking heart rate lowering drugs such as Digoxin; People with gastrointestinal ulcers, intestinal obstruction; Have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or severe asthma; Urinary retention or after urinary tract surgery. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Reminyl 8mg. Patients need to take Reminyl 8mg drug exactly as directed by the doctor to ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment.
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