Rivastigmine is a drug used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease because it increases the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, a substance important for memory functioning, learning and guidance of the individual.
Rivastigmine is the active ingredient in medicines such as Exelon, produced by Novartis; or Prometax, produced by the Biosynthetic Laboratory. The generic remedy of this substance is produced by the pharmaceutical Aché.
Indications of Rivastigmine (Exelon)
Rivastigmine is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer type, or associated with Parkinson's disease.
Price of Rivastigmine (Exelon)
The price of Rivastigmine varies between 127 and 169 reais.
How to use Rivastigmine (Exelon)
The mode of use of Rivastigmine may be:
- Initial dose: 1.5 mg twice daily or, for patients sensitive to cholinergic drugs, 1 mg twice daily.
- Dosage adjustment: After 2 weeks of treatment the medication is well tolerated, the dose may be increased gradually to 3 mg, 4 mg or 6 mg.
- Maintenance dose: 1.5 mg to 6 mg twice daily.
The dosage and dosage of Rivastigmine should be adjusted by the neurologist, according to the characteristics of the patient.
Side effects of Rivastigmine (Exelon)
The side effects of Rivastigmine may be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dizziness, tremor, fall, increased saliva production or worsening of Parkinson's disease.
Contraindications of Rivastigmine (Exelon)
Rivastigmine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation and to hepatic impairment. The use of Rivastigmine in pregnant or nursing women, as well as in children, should be avoided.
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