Generic name: rivastigmine transdermal [ riv-a-STIG-meen ]
Brand name: Exelon
Dosage form: transdermal film, extended release (13.3 mg/24 hr; 4.6 mg/24 hr; 9.5 mg/24 hr)
Drug class:Cholinesterase inhibitors
What is rivastigmine transdermal?
Rivastigmine transdermal (skin patch) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.
Rivastigmine improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical that is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical.
Rivastigmine transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use rivastigmine transdermal if you have ever had severe redness, itching, or skin irritation where a rivastigmine transdermal skin patch was worn.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to rivastigmine or similar medicines, such as felbamate, meprobamate, or carisoprodol.
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had severe redness, itching, or skin irritation where a rivastigmine transdermal skin patch was worn.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an ulcer or stomach bleeding;
a seizure;
heart problems;
liver or kidney disease;
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