Zunveyl Dosage
Generic name: benzgalantamine 5mg
Dosage form: tablet, delayed release
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 8, 2024.
Recommended Dosage and Administration
Dosage
The recommended starting dosage is 5 mg twice a day (10 mg/day) by mouth. Increase to initial maintenance dosage of 10 mg twice daily (20 mg/day) after a minimum of 4 weeks, based on clinical response and tolerability. Dosage may be increased to the maximum recommended dosage of 15 mg twice a day (30 mg/day) after a minimum of 4 weeks at 10 mg twice daily.
Administration
ZUNVEYL can be taken with or without food.
ZUNVEYL should not be taken with alcohol [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Swallow whole; do not split, crush or chew.
Ensure adequate fluid intake during treatment.
Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment
No dosage adjustment is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score of 5-6). In patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score of 7-9), the dosage should generally not exceed 10 mg twice daily (20 mg/day). The use of ZUNVEYL in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score of 10-15) is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment
In patients with creatinine clearance of 9 to 59 mL/min, the dosage should generally not exceed 10 mg twice daily (20 mg/day). In patients with creatinine clearance less than 9 mL/min, the use of ZUNVEYL is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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