galantamine

Also known as galanthamine

Galantamine is a type of acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It is an alkaloid extracted from the bulbs and flowers of Galanthus nivalis (common snowdrop), Galanthus caucasicus (Caucasian snowdrop), Galanthus woronowii (Voronov's snowdrop), and other members of the family Amaryllidaceae, such as Narcissus (daffodil), Leucojum aestivum (snowflake), and Lycoris including Lycoris radiata (red spider lily). It can also be produced synthetically.

Key facts

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Drug.caption2: 3D representation of a galantamine molecule
Drug.class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Drug.verifiedrevid: 461118063
Drug.image: Galantamine.svg
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Drug.caption: Molecular structure of galantamine
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Drug.tradename: Razadyne, others
Drug.MedlinePlus: a699058

Article

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Contents

Medical uses
Alzheimer's disease
Side effects
Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism
Drug interactions
Extraction and synthesis
Research
Organophosphate poisoning
Autism
Anesthesia
Oneirogen
References

Galantamine is used clinically for treating early-stage Alzheimer's disease and memory impairments, although it has had limited success with the more advanced condition of dementia.