Galamer 8 mg Tablet

Galamer 8 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 8 mg of galantamine in each tablet. It belongs to the cholinesterase inhibitor class and is used to help manage symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Galamer 8 mg Tablet does not cure Alzheimer’s, but it may help support memory, thinking, and day-to-day function in some patients. It is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

How it works: Galantamine helps keep more acetylcholine available in the brain, a chemical involved in memory and learning. As a tablet, Galamer 8 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and releases the medicine systemically after swallowing.

Galamer 8 mg Tablet is a higher tablet strength than Galamer 4 mg Tablet, so it is typically used after a doctor has already assessed how well a lower dose is tolerated. This strength may be chosen when a patient needs a step-up in treatment and can take a stronger dose without troublesome side effects. It is not a starter strength for everyone, and the exact timing and dose changes should follow the prescriber’s plan.

• Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• Symptom management for memory and thinking problems
• Support for daily functioning in dementia care
• Dose escalation after a lower galantamine strength if tolerated

• Swallow Galamer 8 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different directions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; this tablet is commonly taken once daily or twice daily depending on the treatment plan.
• Take it with food and a full glass of water to help reduce nausea and stomach upset.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember your doses.
• If a dose is missed, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Galamer 8 mg Tablet provides 8 mg of galantamine per tablet. Depending on the prescribed regimen, it may be taken once daily or divided into two doses per day, and the maximum daily amount depends on the patient’s response and the doctor’s instructions. This strength should be used only as directed by a healthcare professional, because the appropriate dose is individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Galantamine may include:

• Nausea, which may be more noticeable when moving up to the 8 mg strength
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Weight loss

• Use caution if you have heart disease, slow pulse, or a history of fainting.
• Tell your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, or a history of GI bleeding.
• Use carefully if you have asthma or other breathing problems.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or stomach upset, especially when starting or increasing to Galamer 8 mg Tablet.
• This medicine can affect alertness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your prescriber about liver or kidney problems, since dose adjustments may be needed.
• Do not use with other galantamine products unless specifically instructed.

• Other cholinesterase inhibitors or related Alzheimer’s medicines
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as paroxetine, fluoxetine, or quinidine
• Medicines that slow the heart rate, including beta-blockers
• Anticholinergic medicines that may reduce galantamine’s effect

Store Galamer 8 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.