Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet

Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 4 mg of galantamine in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, which are used to help manage symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet does not cure Alzheimer’s disease, but it may help with memory, thinking, and daily function in some people. This 4 mg tablet is a lower-strength galantamine option designed for careful dose adjustment under a doctor’s supervision.

How it works: Galantamine helps keep more acetylcholine available in the brain, a chemical involved in memory and learning. As a tablet, Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose that your doctor can adjust gradually based on how you respond.

Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet is the low-dose tablet strength, so it is commonly used when a doctor is starting galantamine or when a smaller dose is needed because of tolerance or side effects. It is different from higher strengths because it allows slower dose increases, which can help reduce stomach upset and other early side effects.

• Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• Help with memory and thinking symptoms
• Support for daily functioning in dementia care
• Dose titration when starting galantamine

• Swallow Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the dose is usually increased slowly to improve tolerability.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep a steady routine.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is safe to do so.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions and do not double up unless directed.

Each Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet provides 4 mg of galantamine per tablet. This dose may be taken once daily or divided into twice-daily dosing depending on the prescriber’s plan, and the maximum daily amount depends on the formulation and your doctor’s instructions. Your doctor decides the right dose for you and may increase it gradually from this 4 mg strength if tolerated.

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

Common side effects of Galantamine may include:

• Nausea, especially when starting or increasing the dose
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Stomach pain or indigestion

• Use caution if you have heart rhythm problems, a history of fainting, or slow pulse.
• Tell your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, GI bleeding, asthma, COPD, or seizure disorders.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or fainting, so be careful driving or doing tasks that need alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or stomach side effects.
• Tell your prescriber about kidney or liver problems, because dosing may need extra caution.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet on your own.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to nausea, weight loss, and low pulse with galantamine.

• Other medicines that slow the heart, such as beta-blockers
• Anticholinergic medicines, which may reduce galantamine’s effect
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may increase stomach bleeding risk in some patients
• Certain antidepressants or antipsychotics that can affect heart rhythm or cause dizziness
• Strong CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 inhibitors, which can raise galantamine levels

Store Galamer OD 4 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.