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Rivastigmine

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  • Contains / Salt: Rivastigmine
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Rivastigmine

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Rivastigmine
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

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Rivastigmine Information

  1. Rivastigmine Benefits & Uses
  2. Rivastigmine Dosage & How to Take
  3. Rivastigmine Side Effects
  4. Rivastigmine Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Rivastigmine with Other Drugs
  6. Rivastigmine Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Rivastigmine
  8. Rivastigmine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Rivastigmine Benefits & Uses

Rivastigmine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease

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
Adult
  • Disease: Alzheimer's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose may gradually increase up to 6 mg, BID
Geriatric
  • Disease: Alzheimer's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose may gradually increase up to 6 mg, BID

Rivastigmine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rivastigmine is used -

Moderate

  • उलझन
  • मतिभ्रम

Mild

  • मतली या उलटी
  • चक्कर आना (और पढ़ें - चक्कर आने पर करें ये घरेलू उपाय)
  • वजन घटना
  • चिंता (और पढ़ें - चिंता दूर करने के घरेलू उपाय)
  • बेचैनी

Common

  • बेहोशी
  • बदहजमी (और पढ़ें - बदहजमी के घरेलू उपाय)

Rivastigmine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Rivastigmine safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Rivastigmine in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Rivastigmine safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Rivastigmine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Rivastigmine on the Kidneys?


    Rivastigmine rarely affects the kidneys.

    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?


    Using Rivastigmine does not have any harmful effects on 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

Caffeine,Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine
    Amoxapine
    • Amolox Tablet
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    • Depilox 100 Mg Tablet
    • Depilox 50 Mg Tablet
    Dextromethorphan
    • Planokuf D Syrup
    • Benadryl Syrup 150ML
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    • Amantrel Capsule
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    • Amantrel Tablet
    • Flublast Tablet

    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

    • Is this Rivastigmine habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Rivastigmine is addictive.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Rivastigmine can make you feel drowsy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Rivastigmine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      Yes, taking Rivastigmine can treat mental disorders.

      Yes

    Rivastigmine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Rivastigmine


      You can take Rivastigmine with food.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Rivastigmine


      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Rivastigmine as it can have severe side effects.

      Severe

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    • Rivamer 1.5 Mg Capsule - ₹138.7
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    • Rivadem 3 Capsule - ₹65.0
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    • Rivasmine 4.5 Mg Capsule - ₹85.0
    • Rivera 4.5 Capsule - ₹84.8
    • Rivastigmine Capsule - ₹146.0
    • Exelon 1.5 Capsule (60) - ₹2982.0

    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    3 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Exelon® (rivastigmine tartrate)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 108

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1110-1112


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