Benzgalantamine Explained

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Tradename:Zunveyl
Dailymedid:Benzgalantamine
Routes Of Administration:By mouth
Class:Cholinesterase inhibitor
Atc Prefix:None
Legal Us:Rx-only
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Synonyms:ALPHA-1062
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Benzgalantamine, sold under the brand name Zunveyl, is a medication used for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Benzgalantamine is a prodrug of galantamine.

The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and decreased appetite.

Benzgalantamine was approved for medical use in the United States in July 2024.[2] [3]

Medical uses

Benzgalantamine is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type in adults.

Side effects

The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and decreased appetite.

Society and culture

Legal status

Benzgalantamine was approved for medical use in the United States in July 2024.

Names

Benzgalantamine is the international nonproprietary name.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zunveyl- benzgalantamine tablet, delayed release . DailyMed . 8 August 2024 . 15 August 2024.
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2024/218549Orig1s000ltr.pdf
  3. Alpha Cognition's Oral Therapy Zunveyl Receives FDA Approval to Treat Alzheimer's Disease . Alpha Cognition . Business Wire . 29 July 2024 . 4 August 2024 . 4 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804193100/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729327804/en/ . live .
  4. ((World Health Organization)) . 2022 . International nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances (INN): recommended INN: list 88 . WHO Drug Information . 36 . 3 . 10665/363551 . free . World Health Organization .