RIVASTIGMINE (ExelonŽ) is used for treating mild to moderate dementia (eg, impairment of memory or judgement, abstract thinking, changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease or Parkinson disease. Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of a certain substance (acetylcholine) in the brain
Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (eg, changes in personality, impairment of memory or judgement, abstract thinking) in patients with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
you are allergic to Rivastigmine, other medicines, dyes, foods, preservatives, or other substances
you have asthma or other lung disease
you are tobacco smoker
you have difficulty passing urine
you have stomach or intestinal disease
you have head injury
you have seizures (convulsions)
you have heart disease, or irregular or slow heartbeat
you have liver or kidney disease
you have low blood pressure
you have Parkinson's disease
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's instructions
Follow the directions on the prescription label
Take your doses at regular intervals
Do not stop taking Rivastigmine until you are told so by your doctor
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can
Avoid taking double or extra doses
Safety issues:
Ravistigmine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating machinery or performing other tasks that require mental alertness until you know how Rivastigmine affects you
Visit your doctor regularly to check on your progress
Tell your doctor if you are going to have surgery
What drug(s) may interact with Rivastigmine?
tacrine
atropine
propantheline
benztropine
oxybutinin
dicyclomine
digoxin
NSAIDs
donepezil
medicines that relax your muscles for surgery
medications for motion sickness
galantamine
hyoscyamine
medicines for motion sickness
glycopyrrolate
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
weight loss
changes in vision or balance
vomiting
severe diarrhea
uncontrollable movements
dizziness, fainting spells, or falls
sweating
increase in frequency of passing urine, or incontinence
stomach pain
nervousness, agitation, oę increased confusion
slow heartbeat, or palpitations
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside mouth
skin rash or hives
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
nausea
mild diarrhea, especially when starting treatment
loss of appetite
infigestion or heatburn
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
