Exelon

Rivastigmine is in a class of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors.

Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) may also be described as a white to off – white, crystalline powder which has a very fine consistency by nature and dissolves very easily in water.

Moreover, Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) dissolves in Ethanol and Acetonitrile.

Furthermore, this medication marginally dissolves in n – Octanol and only a fraction of Ethyl Acetate dissolves in Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate).

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take Rivastigmine medicine only as directed by your doctor.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

hives
slow heartbeat/palpitations
stomach pain
sweating
uncontrollable movements
vomiting
weight loss
falls
frequency of passing urine/incontinence
nervousness
fainting spells
changes in vision/balance
diarrhea(severe)
dizziness
agitation/increased confusion
redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of the skin(including inside the mouth)
skin rash

Sometimes, Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) may even cause a severe itching sensation, nausea, loss of appetite, weakness and high blood pressure.
Moreover, Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) may even cause severe headaches, drowsiness, severe seizure attacks and hallucinations.

Furthermore, Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) may even cause indigestion, swellings on one’s body, anxiety, inflamed nasal passages and flatulence.

Lastly, Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) may even cause fatigue, difficulty experienced while passing urine, severe depression and troubled breathing.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

medicines that relax your muscles(for surgery)
NSAIDs
oxybutynin
propantheline
tacrine
atropine
benztropine
dicyclomine
digoxin
donepezil
galantamine
glycopyrrolate
hyoscyamine
medications for motion sickness

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) interacts with various medications, such as, Diphenhydramine, Naproxen, Aspirin, Scopolamine, Bethanechol and Tolterodine.

Moreover, Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) interacts with various other medications, such as, Neostigmine, Bentyl, Donnatal, Levsin and Ibuprofen.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

asthma
irregular/slow heartbeat
kidney disease
liver disease
low blood pressure
parkinson`s disease
seizures
stomach/intestinal disease
other lung disease
difficulty passing urine
head injury
heart disease
stomach bleeding
tobacco smoker
ulcers

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Rivastigmine is used to treat loss of memory and thinking ability associated with Alzheimer`s Disease.

Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) also helps in the treatment of mild to moderate dementia (confusion or disorientation) related to Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease as well.

Moreover, Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) also helps in the restoring and maintaining process of neurotransmitters within one’s brain.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from ulcers, internal bleeding, Sick Sinus Syndrome, conduction disorders, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or excessive and uncontrolled alcoholic consumption.

Moreover, it is also very important for the patient to know that there are chances of Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) passing into breast milk.