Drugs / Galantamine
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Galantamine

Small molecule targets ACHE via inhibition

Developed for
Alzheimer disease · schizophrenia · dementia · bipolar disorder · schizoaffective disorder · cognitive disorder · depressive disorder · mental disorder
+25 more · nicotine dependence · vascular dementia · abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome · AIDS dementia complex · attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder · autism · cocaine dependence · frontotemporal dementia · ischemic stroke · Lewy body dementia · metabolic syndrome X · obesity disorder · Parkinson disease · postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome · stroke disorder · subarachnoid hemorrhage · tardive dyskinesia · Tourette syndrome · traumatic encephalopathy · aphasia · cocaine abuse · post-traumatic stress disorder · substance dependence · substance withdrawal syndrome · traumatic brain injury
Investigated by
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. · Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc. · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · University of Maryland, Baltimore · Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Janssen Korea, Ltd., Korea
+56 more · Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. · Massachusetts General Hospital · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · University of Pennsylvania · Indiana University · Janssen-Cilag Farmaceutica Ltda. · Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd. · Yale University · Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) · Bronx Veterans Medical Research Foundation, Inc · Cambridge Health Alliance · Caroff, Stanley N., M.D. · Charite University, Berlin, Germany · Doris Duke Charitable Foundation · Duke University · Federal Ministry of Health, Germany · Feinstein Institute for Medical Research · Georgetown University · German Federal Ministry of Education and Research · Hannover Medical School · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · Janssen Medical Affairs · Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Belgium · Janssen Research & Development, LLC · Janssen, LP · Janssen-Cilag S.p.A. · Janssen-Cilag, S.A. · Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation · Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island · National Alliance for Autism Research · National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · National Institutes of Health (NIH) · Neurological Research Center · North Suffolk Mental Health Association · Northwell Health · Northwestern University · Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center · Rapoport, Alan, M.D. · Samsung Medical Center · Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research · Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Medicine Hospital · Sheppard Pratt Health System · Shire · Stanley Medical Research Institute · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · University Hospital, Bonn · University Hospital, Bordeaux · University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand · University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey · University of Nove de Julho · University of Pittsburgh · University of Sao Paulo · VA Office of Research and Development · Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

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Approved US (FDA) RAZADYNE 2001-02-28 fda.gov

Trials 71 · started per year

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 14 trials
Phase 1 NCT03124355 Sep 2017 → Jun 2027 expected postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Vanderbilt University Medical Center Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03014323 Jan 2017 → Nov 2018 Vanderbilt University Medical Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00750529 Nov 2008 → Sep 2013 Alzheimer disease University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00645554 ? → Sep 2004 Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/23 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT04769206 Dec 2021 → May 2027 expected Vanderbilt University Medical Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02872857 Sep 2016 → Jul 2019 subarachnoid hemorrhage The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02365285 Mar 2015 → Oct 2017 obesity disorder Vanderbilt University Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 28 trials
Phase 2 NCT03384784 Oct 2017 → May 2022 AIDS dementia complex University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02234752 Sep 2014 → Jul 2016 schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia Sheppard Pratt Health System Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01669538 Aug 2012 → Nov 2017 nicotine dependence University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01548638 Feb → Aug 2012 nicotine dependence University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01100775 May 2010 → Aug 2014 schizophrenia University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00809835 Dec 2007 → Jan 2015 cocaine dependence Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00509067 Nov 2007 → Mar 2011 schizophrenia Georgetown University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00416169 May 2003 → Jul 2004 frontotemporal dementia Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/34 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT07625332 Jun 2026 → Jun 2027 expected metabolic syndrome X, spinal cord injury Northwell Health Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT07003386 Sep 2025 → Sep 2028 expected ischemic stroke Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Medicine Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT02248636 Jan 2015 → Oct 2019 dementia VA Office of Research and Development Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00463879 Sep 2005 → Sep 2007 schizophrenia Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 324 trials
Phase 3 NCT02374567 Jan 2015 → Jun 2017 anxiety disorder, dementia, depressive disorder, schizophrenia +1 Hannover Medical School Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00679627 Jun 2008 → Apr 2012 Alzheimer disease Janssen Research & Development, LLC Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00814801 Feb 2007 → Sep 2008 Alzheimer disease Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00082602 May 2004 → Apr 2005 Alzheimer disease Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00252603 Apr 2004 → Apr 2007 autism University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00645190 Mar 2004 → Feb 2005 Alzheimer disease Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00216593 Dec 2003 → Sep 2007 Alzheimer disease Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Belgium Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00240695 May 2003 → May 2004 cognitive disorder, mental disorder Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00077727 Mar 2003 → Feb 2005 schizophrenia Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00230997 Dec 2002 → Aug 2004 Lewy body dementia Neurological Research Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 421 trials
Phase 4 NCT03454646 Jun 2024 → Apr 2027 expected Alzheimer disease University Hospital, Bordeaux Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02283242 Mar 2014 → Mar 2015 abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome University of Sao Paulo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01478633 Sep 2011 → Jun 2013 Alzheimer disease Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01181921 May → Jun 2011 Alzheimer disease Janssen-Cilag, S.A. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00741598 Sep 2008 → May 2014 bipolar disorder Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00814658 Jun 2008 → Oct 2009 dementia Janssen-Cilag Farmaceutica Ltda. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00369603 Oct 2006 → Oct 2007 Alzheimer disease Duke University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01054976 Oct 2006 → Feb 2009 Alzheimer disease Janssen Korea, Ltd., Korea Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00226824 Sep 2005 → May 2007 Tourette syndrome Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00219869 Jul → Aug 2005 brain injury, cognitive disorder, traumatic encephalopathy Rapoport, Alan, M.D. Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable7 trials
NCT02420327 Sep 2014 → Mar 2017 University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01362686 Apr 2011 → Oct 2015 Alzheimer disease Indiana University Terminated No outcome recorded
NCT00637442 Feb 2008 → Dec 2010 Alzheimer disease University Hospital, Bonn Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT01029132 Apr 2007 → Oct 2009 dementia Samsung Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00161044 Sep 2004 → Sep 2005 schizophrenia University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00211588 Jun 2004 → May 2007 Parkinson disease Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT00181636 ? → Oct 2006 bipolar disorder Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 23 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT07208344 Background Jul → Dec 2025 overdue Alzheimer disease Anhui Provincial Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03547622 Comparator May 2018 → Feb 2019 Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT01417429 Comparator Mar 2010 → Mar 2011 substance withdrawal syndrome Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01039194 Comparator Jan → Apr 2010 Alzheimer disease Bristol-Myers Squibb Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00969696 Comparator Aug 2009 → Jun 2011 Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 25 trials
Phase 2 NCT01852110 Background Oct 2013 → Apr 2016 Alzheimer disease Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01677754 Background Oct 2012 → Jun 2015 Alzheimer disease Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01416948 Comparator Aug 2011 → Mar 2013 post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury INTRuST, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Consortium Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01508494 Comparator Jun 2011 → Jun 2016 cognitive disorder, stroke disorder French National Institute of Health and Medical Research Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01012167 Comparator Feb 2010 → Jul 2014 schizophrenia University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT02098824 Comparator Feb 2014 → Dec 2016 vascular dementia Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 34 trials
Phase 3 NCT05564169 Background Jun 2026 → Dec 2028 expected Alzheimer disease AB Science Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01872598 Background Jan 2012 → Dec 2020 Alzheimer disease AB Science Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02035982 Comparator Jul 2010 → May 2014 Alzheimer disease Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00566735 Comparator Jul 2004 → Jan 2008 bipolar depression, major depressive disorder, schizoaffective disorder Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT07284290 Comparator Dec 2025 → Nov 2029 expected Lewy body dementia, Parkinson disease Virginia Commonwealth University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00523666 Comparator Sep 2006 → Sep 2008 Alzheimer disease Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00626613 Background Alzheimer disease Jinan Mental Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable5 trials
NCT05102045 Background Sep 2016 → May 2017 Alzheimer disease Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01880099 Comparator Dec 2013 → Dec 2015 nicotine dependence Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01531153 Comparator Sep 2011 → Jun 2016 substance dependence Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00606801 Comparator Jun 2007 → Feb 2009 cocaine abuse Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01129479 Comparator Oct 2004 → Dec 2007 aphasia, stroke disorder University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 39 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 97 sources stand behind the page.

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Known as galantamine “The investigators will identify Veterans who have been taking a cholinesterase inhibitor (CI) (donepezil or galantamine) for at least one year.” NCT02248636
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“stable dose of cholinesterase inhibitor (donepezil, rivastigmine or galantamine) and/or memantine, as per standard practice.” NCT01872598

“with either galantamine hydrobromide (AChEI + nicotinic receptor modulation) or donepezil hydrochloride (AChEI only)” NCT00369603

“Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine were given in combination for Alzheimer's disease.” NCT05102045

“Cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine or galantamine) and/or memantine” NCT05564169

Galantamine: 16-24 mg total daily dose, administered orally” NCT01852110

Galantamine - 8 mg and 16 mg and 24 mg” NCT02035982

NCT00077727

NCT01677754

NCT07625332

NCT00236574

NCT00164242

NCT00814801

NCT07003386

NCT02872857

NCT00301574

NCT00645190

NCT03454646

NCT00000172

NCT00509067

NCT00236431

NCT00679627

NCT03384784

NCT00082602

NCT02420327

NCT00253227

NCT02283242

NCT00035191

NCT01669538

NCT01012167

NCT01054976

NCT01129479

NCT00195845

NCT01362686

NCT00226824

NCT02365285

NCT00814658

NCT00253214

NCT04769206

NCT00253201

NCT00232349

NCT07208344

NCT00216515

NCT02098824

NCT00253188

NCT00216502

NCT01508494

NCT00606801

NCT03014323

NCT02374567

NCT00230997

NCT00750529

NCT01478633

NCT00423969

NCT00219869

NCT03547622

NCT01531153

NCT00969696

NCT00320736

NCT00227994

NCT01039194

NCT03124355

NCT00416169

NCT00240695

NCT00181636

NCT00304629

NCT00809835

NCT00645554

NCT00252603

NCT00741598

NCT01100775

NCT01548638

NCT00176423

NCT00309725

NCT07284290

NCT01416948

NCT00523666

NCT00338117

NCT00161044

NCT00035204

NCT01921972

NCT01417429

NCT00463879

NCT02234752

NCT00261573

NCT00211588

NCT00216593

NCT01029132

NCT00181675

NCT01880099

NCT01181921

Known as (-)-galanthamine ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Acumor xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Consion xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Elmino xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as GAL “The Use of Galantamine (Reminyl ER) in Patients With MIXed Dementia: Effects on Cognition and Quality of Life” NCT00814658
Known as Galantamina ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Galantamine ER “Galantamine-ER for cognitive dysfunction in bipolar disorder and correlation with hippocampal neuronal viability: a proof-of-concept study.” PMID 19889129 2009
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“Drug: Galantamine ERNCT01548638

Known as galantamine HBr Galantamine HBr, a tertiary alkaloid, is a competitive and reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase” NCT00181675
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Galantamine HBr extended-release 8mg capsules (8mg ER).” NCT07284290

Known as galantamine hydrobromide “Study medications will be given as a single dose before the Day 2 session which will produce ascending plasma drug levels (t= ½ 5/7 h) during the two hour testing session, in a...” NCT00463879
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“The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of galantamine hydrobromide treatment in patients with severe Alzheimer's disease.” NCT00216593

“with either galantamine hydrobromide (AChEI + nicotinic receptor modulation) or donepezil hydrochloride (AChEI only)” NCT00369603

Known as galantamine hydrobromide-ER “The study will be performed using the 8mg and 16mg doses of galantamine hydrobromide-ER, which is currently marketed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.” NCT01548638
Known as galantamine hydrochloride “The proposed study will entail a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of acute doses of the nAChR allosteric modulator galantamine hydrochloride (0, 4 and 8 mg) on...” NCT00463879
Known as Galantamine-CR “The purpose of the study is to determine whether the investigational drug galantamine-CR (Reminyl- Controlled Release capsule) is useful in improving problems with memory in...” NCT00181636
Known as Galanthamine hydrobromide ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Galsya xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Galzemic xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Gatalin xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Gazylan xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Jilkon hydrobromide ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Lotprosin xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Luventa xl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Lycoremine hydrobromide ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Nivalin ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as Nivaline ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659
Known as NSC-100058 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL659