Meta Information

ID:galanthamine

Name:Galanthamine

Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

• Razadyne
• Nivalin
• Lycoremine

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

20

High Cost:

45

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Cost for a 30-day supply of over-the-counter supplement.

Summary

Galanthamine is a plant-derived alkaloid that acts as a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, increasing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain. It is primarily approved for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Its relevance to healthspan is based on its potential to support cognitive function, memory, and mitigate age-related neuroinflammation, though evidence in healthy aging populations is limited.

Purpose

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor for cognitive function and neuroprotection.

Card Summary

A plant-derived compound that boosts acetylcholine to support memory and cognitive function.

Drug Class

acetylcholinesterase_inhibitor

Drugs In Class

Empty Array

Impact

Score:

3.8

Justification:

Primarily a symptomatic treatment for dementia; limited evidence for healthy aging.

Evidence

Grade:

B

Score:

5.5

Justification:

Robust human data for Alzheimer's, but limited evidence for healthy aging.

Safety

Score:

4.5

Justification:

Prescription drug with common gastrointestinal and neurological side effects.

Flags

• Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness.
• May cause bradycardia (slow heart rate) and should be used with caution in individuals with cardiac conditions.
• Interacts with anticholinergic drugs, beta-blockers, and other cholinesterase inhibitors.
• Use with caution in individuals with a history of seizures, asthma, or peptic ulcers.

Verdict

A potential cognitive tool with limited evidence for broad healthspan benefits.

Created

2026-04-27T00:53:33.350849Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

oral

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

disease_treatment

Description:

Galanthamine is a plant-derived alkaloid that acts as a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, increasing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain. It is primarily approved for mild to mode...

Typical Protocol

• Take 4-8 mg before bed or upon waking for cognitive enhancement or lucid dreaming induction.