To print: Select File and then Print from your browser's menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Reminyl (Galantamine) For Alzheimer's Disease Available In Europe URL: http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1E81DA.htm Doctor's Guide October 26, 2000
SEVILLE, SPAIN -- October 26, 2000 -- Reminyl™ (galantamine), a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease was introduced today across Europe by Janssen-Cilag. Clinical trials have shown that treatment with Reminyl produces significant and sustained benefits in cognition (memory, attention and decision making abilities), global function and delays the emergence of behavioural disturbances in Alzheimer's disease. "Today's announcement of Reminyl's forthcoming availability offers new hope to patients and families affected by Alzheimer's disease," said Dr Pierre Tariot, Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine and Neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. "For the first time, clinicians will be able to offer a treatment with proven benefits across all aspects of Alzheimer's disease, with the potential to improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers," he said. Reminyl, originally derived from daffodil bulbs, has a dual mechanism of action, unlike other Alzheimer's treatments which are currently available. In addition to blocking the action of the acetylcholinesterase enzyme which breaks down acetylcholine (a shortage of acetylcholine is known to be related to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease), laboratory research has shown that Reminyl also appears to act on the brain's nicotinic receptors. The "modulation" of these receptors could lead to release of more acetylcholine and amplify cholinergic neurotransmission. The clinical significance of this finding is being investigated further by the Janssen Research Foundation. Research recently published in Neurology has shown that Reminyl's benefits on cognition and activities of daily living, including patients' abilities to wash, feed and dress themselves, are sustained for at least one year. In addition, the trials showed that Reminyl can delay the emergence of debilitating behavioural disturbances associated with Alzheimer's disease, including agitation, aggression, delusions, hallucinations and lack of inhibition for at least five months. In turn, Reminyl's impact on cognitive and behavioural symptoms may relieve caregiver burden, since research has shown a reduction in caregiver time spent assisting and supervising patients with everyday tasks by as much as one hour a day. Related Links: Reminyl (galantamine) and Janssen-Cilag. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 1999 P\S\L Consulting Group Inc. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of P\S\L content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of P\S\L. P\S\L shall not be liable for any errors, omissions or delays in this content or any other content on its sites, newsletters or other publications, nor for any decisions or actions taken in reliance on such content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This news story was printed from *Doctor's Guide to the Internet* located at http://www.docguide.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to News Story Page This site is maintained by webmaster@pslgroup.com Please contact us with any comments, problems or bugs. All contents Copyright (c) 1998 P\S\L Consulting Group Inc. All rights reserved.