Galantamine - Dementia (Lewy Body)
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Status 1
- Modified release capsules
- Oral solution
In Lewy Body dementia if donepezil or rivastigmine are not tolerated / unsuitable. Off-label use.
On recommendation from the mental health specialist team in patients who may or may not require ongoing follow-up from the specialist service.
Reserve oral solution for patients who are unable to swallow capsules.
PAD Profile
Committee Recommendations (2)
As part of the Surrey Heartlands Joint Formulary review, the Surrey Heartlands APC approved a change in traffic light status for patients requiring treatment with galantamine:
- Blue - on specialist recommendation (previously Amber with shared care for patients who were not suitable for discharge and who required ongoing follow-up with the specialist mental health team)
The prescribing of galantamine for patients who are not suitable for discharge can be carried out by Primary Care but, the specialist mental health team will retain responsibility for the review and follow-up of patients that continue to require specialist input.
The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee agreed the updated resource pack for use by primary care prescribers for managing non-cognitive symptoms in people living with dementia.
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Galantamine is used to treat.
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Dementia (Lewy Body).