Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE is a Schedule H drug.Rivastigmine improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical that is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical. Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.
Usage
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE is generally used to treat: DementiaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withSymptoms of Overdosage
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Thick Saliva Or Mucus, Body Excessive Sweating, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE : Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss (unintentional), Weakness (generalized), Dizziness, Drowsiness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Serious Side-Effects
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE : Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Abdomen Pain, Difficulty UrinatingRare Side-Effects
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Asthma, COPD, Parkinsonism, Peptic Ulcer, SeizureTechnical Classification
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE is categorized as: CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
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