Rivastigmine (exelon)

Rivastigmine is a drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, as it increases the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, an important substance for the functioning of memory, learning and guidance of the individual.

Rivastigmine is the active ingredient in medicines like Exelon, produced by the Novartis laboratory; or Prometax, produced by the Biossintética laboratory. The generic medicine for this substance is produced by the pharmaceutical company Aché.

Indications for Rivastigmine (Exelon)

Rivastigmine is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type, or associated with Parkinson's disease.

Rivastigmine (Exelon) Price

The price of Rivastigmine varies between 127 and 169 reais.

Directions for use of Rivastigmine (Exelon)

How to use Rivastigmine can be:

Initial dose: 1.5 mg twice daily or, in the case of patients sensitive to cholinergic drugs, 1 mg twice daily.Dose adjustment: after 2 weeks of treatment the drug is well tolerated, the dose may increase to 3 mg, 4 mg or 6 mg, gradually. Maintenance dose: 1.5 mg to 6 mg twice daily.

The dosage and dosage of Rivastigmine should be adjusted by the neurologist, according to the patient's characteristics.

Side effects of Rivastigmine (Exelon)

Side effects of Rivastigmine can be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dizziness, tremor, falling, increased saliva production or worsening of Parkinson's disease.

Contraindications for Rivastigmine (Exelon)

Rivastigmine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula and with liver failure. The use of Rivastigmine in pregnant or breast-feeding women, as well as in children, should be avoided.