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Friday, July 25, 2008

Reminyl Oral

Drug Interactions


Generic Name: GALANTAMINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (ga-LAN-tuh-meen)

Reminyl Oral Interactions

Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of:

  • anticholinergic drugs (e.g., atropine, benztropine, diphenhydramine, scopolamine, tolterodine)
  • aspirin (high doses used for arthritis)
  • cholinergic drugs (e.g., bethanechol)
  • cholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., neostigmine)
  • long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen)
  • drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove galantamine from your body (such as azole antifungals including ketoconazole, amitriptyline, SSRI antidepressants including paroxetine, quinidine)


Also report the use of heart drugs (those that decrease heart rate or block AV impulse conduction) such as:

  • beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol)
  • calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil)
  • digoxin


Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen) which, if taken together with galantamine, may increase your risk for stomach/intestinal bleeding. Low-dose aspirin, as prescribed by your doctor for specific medical reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams per day), should be continued. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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