Benzgalantamine


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.

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.