Medicines based on Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine Information
Rivastigmine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Rivastigmine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Rivastigmine Benefits & Uses
Rivastigmine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Poor memory (Read More - Home Remedies to Improve Memory)
- Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Amnesia
Rivastigmine Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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Rivastigmine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rivastigmine is used -
Moderate
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Weight Loss
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Restlessness
Common
- Fainting
- Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Rivastigmine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Rivastigmine safe for pregnant women?
Rivastigmine is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Rivastigmine safe during breastfeeding?
Rivastigmine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Rivastigmine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Rivastigmine on kidney have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Rivastigmine on the Liver?
Side effects of Rivastigmine rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Rivastigmine on the Heart?
Rivastigmine is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Rivastigmine with Other Drugs
Rivastigmine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Rivastigmine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rivastigmine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Asthma
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
- Peptic Ulcer
Frequently asked Questions about Rivastigmine
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Is this Rivastigmine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rivastigmine has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Rivastigmine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Rivastigmine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Rivastigmine can help with mental disorders.
Yes
Rivastigmine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Rivastigmine
Taking Rivastigmine with food does not cause any problems.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Rivastigmine
Taking Rivastigmine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
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