Pack size: 1 Patch  |  Price is for the whole Patch

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Rivastigmine

Form: Patch 5cm

Indication

Severe dementia in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson Dementia

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

$4b

Renal Dose

Transdermal Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment required

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to other carbamate derivatives. Severe hepatic impairment.

Mode of Action

Rivastigmine reversibly inhibits hydrolysis of acetylcholine by cholinesterases thus increasing acetylcholine present in the CNS. It is selective for the CNS and is used for the symptomatic treatment of dementia in Alzheimer's disease and idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Alzheimer's disease']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Vomiting', 'Nausea', 'Indigestion']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. __NAME__ is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in transmmission of nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have underlying kidney diseases as close monitoring is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying liver disease as close monitoring is advised while you are taking this medicine.