Primary Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Indications
This medicine is used in the symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia or Parkinson’s disease.
Side Effects
Some patients taking this medicine may experience, asthenia (abnormal physical weakness), anorexia (eating disorder), dizziness, somnolence (unusual urge to sleep for long periods of time), abdominal pain, GI upset (stomach upset), sweating, malaise (the feeling of being ill), weight loss, tremor, headache, insomnia, respiratory infection or urinary tract infection. If you experience any of these symptoms please consult your doctor.
Warnings
Pregnancy
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Lactation
Research suggests that this medicine should not be used by women who are breastfeeding.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Precautions
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you sick sinus syndrome (heart disorder), conduction defects (heart disorder), history or risk of GI ulceration (stomach ulcers), asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease), bladder outflow obstruction (obstruction due to prostate enlargement), renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment.
Contraindications
This medicine should not be taken by patients who have severe liver impairment.
FAQS
What are the uses of Rivastigmine?
This medication is used for treatment of dementia (confusion) associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It does not cure the diseases but helps improve memory and ability to perform daily tasks.
How to store Rivastigmine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are the precautions for taking Rivastigmine?
• You may feel drowsy after taking this medicine therefore avoid doing work requiring alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine
Does Rivastigmine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine on lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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