Rivastigmine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Exelon
Category- Dementia symptoms treatment adjunct
DescriptionRivastigmine (riv-a-STIG-meen)is used
to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Rivastigmine
will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting
worse. However, rivastigmine can improve thinking ability in some patients
with Alzheimer's disease.
In Alzheimer's disease, many chemical changes take place in the brain.
One of the earliest and biggest changes is that there is less of a chemical
called acetylcholine (ACh). ACh helps the brain to work properly. Rivastigmine
slows the breakdown of ACh, so it can build up and have a greater effect.
However, as Alzheimer's disease gets worse, there will be less and less ACh,
so rivastigmine may not work as well.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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