Galantamine Hydrobromide and Kalexate

• Generic Name: galantamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Razadyne, Razadyne ER, Reminyl

Palliative treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (Alzheimer’s disease); does not alter the underlying disease process of dementia.

Has been investigated in patients with mild cognitive impairment who did not meet diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease but was associated with a higher incidence of death than placebo in these studies. (See Mortality under Cautions.) Not approved by FDA for this use, and manufacturer is not seeking approval.

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: oral, rectal powder
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Kalexate binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium.

Kalexate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Kalexate works differently from other medicines because it passes into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.

Kalexate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.