Rivastigmine
Information about Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine Uses
Rivastigmine is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
How Rivastigmine works
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in transmmission of nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking.
Common side effects of Rivastigmine
Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion
Available Medicine for Rivastigmine
ExelonNovartis India Ltd
₹73 to ₹609210 variant(s)
RivamerSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹108 to ₹2503 variant(s)
Exelon TtsEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹46661 variant(s)
RivaplastZuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹2971 variant(s)
RitasTas Med India Pvt Ltd
₹95 to ₹1302 variant(s)
VeloxanTaj Pharma India Ltd
₹701 variant(s)
RivastinaCortina Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹721 variant(s)
RivazinChemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹1601 variant(s)
VastminLifecare Neuro Products Ltd
₹851 variant(s)
RivasmineCipla Ltd
₹46 to ₹1074 variant(s)
Expert advice for Rivastigmine
- You have been prescribed Rivastigmine to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- It does not cure Alzheimer's disease but may help improve brain function and ability to do daily activities.
- It may cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking Rivastigmine.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Rivastigmine affects you.
- Be cautious while taking this medicine if you suffer from peptic ulcer as it may cause vomiting, stomach bleeding, stomach pain, or discomfort.
- Inform your doctor if you experience seizures or convulsions while taking this medicine.
- You have been prescribed Rivastigmine to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- It does not cure Alzheimer's disease but may help improve brain function and ability to do daily activities.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at night before going to bed.
- It may cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking Rivastigmine.
- Monitor your body weight regularly as both Rivastigmine and Alzheimer's disease can cause weight loss.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Rivastigmine affects you.
- Be cautious while taking this medicine if you suffer from peptic ulcer as it may cause vomiting, stomach bleeding, stomach pain, or discomfort.
- Inform your doctor if you develop muscle tremors, especially if you have Parkinson’s disease.
- Inform your doctor if you experience seizures or convulsions while taking this medicine.