Reminyl Drug Treatment

Reminyl is a medication used in the management of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a condition in which cognitive functions deteriorate. According to centerwatch.com, this decline is believed to be related to the decline in a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine.

  1. 関数

    • The function of Reminyl drug treatment is improve cognitive functions. Reminyl accomplishes this by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain.

    作用方法

    • The major functional component of Reminyl is an alkaloid called galantamine. This alkaloid inhibits the metabolization (breaking down) of acetylcholine, though how it inhibits this action is unclear.

    副作用

    • Healthsquare.comは、レミニルによる治療による副作用には、貧血、腹痛、体重減少、吐き気、不眠症、うつ病が含まれる可能性があると報告しています。

    タイプ

    • Reminyl treatments may be given in either tablet or solution forms that are taken twice a day. Healthsquare.comによると、投与スケジュールは4週間ごとに4 mgから始まり、最大12 mgに増加します。

    制限

    • Reminyl is a treatment for Alzheimer's symptoms, not the condition itself. The brain will continue to deteriorate even as the symptoms may improve.



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