name: | Galantamine |
ATC code: | N06DA04 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Galantamine is a reversible, competitive acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used primarily for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease to improve cognition and slow cognitive decline. It is approved and widely used today in several countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters are reported in healthy adult volunteers following single oral administration.
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