Galantamine Alzheimer's drug. Blister packs and box of galantamine capsules. This drug,marketed under the name Reminyl,belongs to a class of drugs known as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors that inhibit the action of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase,which destroys the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Lack of neurotransmitters is thought to play a role in Alzheimer's disease,a common cause of dementia in the elderly. Galantamine does not cure the disease,or slow its progression,but it can improve cognitive function | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / SATURN STILLS |
Bildgröße: | 5368 px × 3579 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |