Galantamine Hydrobromide

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The hydrobromide salt form of galantamine, a tertiary alkaloid obtained synthetically or naturally from the bulbs and flowers of Narcissus and several other genera of the Amaryllidaceae family with anticholinesterase and neurocognitive-enhancing activities. Galantamine competitively and reversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase, thereby increasing the concentration and enhancing the action of acetylcholine (Ach). In addition, galantamine is a ligand for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which may increase the presynaptic release of Ach and activate postsynaptic receptors. This agent may improve neurocognitive function in mild and moderate Alzheimer' s disease and may reduce abstinence-induced cognitive symptoms that promote smoking relapse.

**Synonyms:** - Benzofuro(4,3,2-efg)(2)benzazocin-6-ol, 1,2,3,4,6,7,7a,11c-octahydro-9-methoxy-2-methyl-, Hydrobromide - GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE - Lycoremine Hydrobromide - Nivalin - Razadyne - Reminyl