ZUNVEYL

Benzgalantamine is a prodrug of galantamine, the active metabolite. The systemic exposures of benzgalantamine are less than 1% of galantamine exposures; therefore, the pharmacokinetic information presented below is for that of galantamine. Dose-proportionality is observed for ZUNVEYL over the dose range of 5 to 15 mg and steady state is achieved within a week.

AbsorptionGalantamine is absorbed with time to peak concentration of about 2.5 to 3 hours. The absolute bioavailability of galantamine i...

The efficacy of ZUNVEYL is based upon 3 bioavailability studies in healthy adults comparing galantamine immediate-release tablets and galantamine extended-release capsules to ZUNVEYL [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. The effectiveness of galantamine as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease is demonstrated by the results of 5 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical investigations in patients with probable Alzheimer's disease, 4 with the immediate-release tablet and 1 with the extendedrelease capsule [diagnosed by NINCDS-ADRDA criteria, with Mini-Mental State Examination scores th...

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in more detail elsewhere in the labeling: Serious Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Cardiovascular Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Gastrointestinal Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Genitourinary Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Neurological Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Pulmonary Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] The most common adverse react...

ZUNVEYL is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to benzgalantamine, galantamine, or to any inactive ingredient in ZUNVEYL. Serious skin reactions have occurred [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Known hypersensitivity to benzgalantamine, galantamine, or any inactive ingredients in ZUNVEYL ( 4 )

Serious skin reactions: Discontinue at first appearance of skin rash. ( 5.1 ) All patients should be considered at risk for adverse effects on cardiac conduction, including bradycardia and AV block, because of vagotonic effects on sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes. ( 5.3 ) Active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding: Monitor, especially those with an increased risk for developing ulcers. ( 5.4 ) Cholinomimetics may cause bladder outflow obstruction. ( 5.5 ) Monitor for respiratory adverse eve...

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications ( 7.1 ) Synergistic effect expected when given concurrently with succinylcholine, other cholinesterase inhibitors, similar neuromuscular blocking agents, or cholinergic agonists ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Use with Anticholinergics Galantamine has the potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications....