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Letter to the Editor

Galantamine-Induced QTc Prolongation

Matthew W. Nelson, PharmD, BCPP, and Robert W. Buchanan, MD

Published: January 16, 2006

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Sir: Galantamine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is approved for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia. It may also have beneficial effects in the treatment of schizophrenia.1,2 The following is a case report of a patient with schizophrenia who developed corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation while receiving galantamine.’ ‹


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Volume: 67

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