Reminyl's name has now been changed to Razadyne in the US due to prescribing errors.
Product Information
REMINYL (galantamine HBr) is available in 4-mg, 8-mg and 12-mg tablets and oral solution (4 mg/mL). Reminyl (galantamine)should be taken twice a day, preferably with the morning and evening meal. Patients and caregivers should be advised to ensure adequate fluid intake during treatment. It is recommended that treatment start with Reminyl (galantamine) 4 mg (white tablets) twice a day for at least 4 weeks and then continue with Reminyl (galantamine) 8 mg (pink tablets) twice a day for at least 4 weeks.Reminyl (galantamine) is a treatment for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and may be prescribed as soon as the diagnosis is made. In fact, the earlier treatment is started, the better the effect may be. Medical studies have indicated that early treatment can result in ongoing effects on cognition (memory, thinking) and other aspects of daily life.
Your healthcare professional will be able to tell you whether it is safe to take Reminyl (galantamine) with other medications. Be sure to tell your physician about all medications you are currently taking. For persons with severe liver or severe kidney disease, the use of Reminyl (galantamine) is not recommended.
Reminyl (galantamine) is the newest member of a class of medications called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. All these medications block the action of acetylcholinesterase, which is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a chemical that is essential for normal brain function.
