Drug Composition information

What is Rivastigmine for:

This medication is a reversible non-competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinestrace, prescribed for mild to moderate dementia in patients with Alzheimers or Parkinsons disease. It prevents the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine.

How does Rivastigmine work:

Rivastigmine raises a chemical called acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine may be involved in memory, attention, and learning.

How should Rivastigmine be used:

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. The starting dose (rivastigmine tartrate) is 1.5 mg twice a day (BID).

Common side effects of Rivastigmine :

Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing. Headache. Belly pain. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. This may get better once you are on a stable dose of this drug. Not hungry. Loose stools (diarrhea).

What do I do if I miss a dose

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.

What precautions should I take when taking Rivastigmine :

If you have an allergy to rivastigmine or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

When do I need to seek medical help

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of low mood (depression), thoughts of killing yourself, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of interest in life. If drug is stopped for more than a few days, dose will need to be lowered. Trouble breathing. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Very upset stomach or throwing up. A big weight loss. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

Can I take Rivastigmine with other medicines:

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Are there any food restrictions

Avoid Alcohol

How do I store Rivastigmine :

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

Pregnancy Category

Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Therapeutic Classification

Neurodegenerative Disease Drugs

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