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Generic Exelon(Generic name: Rivastigmine)
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Exelon (generic name Rivastigmine) is a medication for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
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brand name: Exelon
generic names: Rivastigmine, Rivastigmine tartrate, Rivastigmine transdermal
How does it work? Exelon capsules and oral solution both contain the active ingredient rivastigmine, which is a type of medicine called an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It works by slowing the breakdown of a compound in the brain called acetylcholine.
Acetylcholine is a natural compound known as a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters are stored in nerve cells in the brain and nervous system, and are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells. They are necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. Acetylcholine in the brain is continually being released by nerve cells, and then broken down by another natural chemical called acetylcholinesterase.
One of the features of both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease appears to be a lower than normal level of acetylcholine in the brain. This is due in part to degeneration of brain cells, in particular those that normally release acetylcholine.
Rivastigmine increases the level of acetylcholine in the brain. It does this by preventing the action of acetylcholinesterase, the compound which normally breaks it down. This slows the breakdown of acetylcholine that is released from remaining undamaged nerve cells in the brain.
The result of this is increased activity of acetylcholine in the brain. This improves the cognitive processes of thinking, learning and memory, and improves the symptoms of dementia and daily functioning in Alzheimer's disease.
Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderately severe dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. However, it only slows the worsening of the dementia, rather than being a cure. If the medicine has not slowed the worsening of symptoms after three months of treatment at the maintenance dose, it should be stopped. For patients who continue treatment, the benefit of the medicine should be reassessed on a regular basis and stopped when it is considered that the medicine is no longer providing a beneficial effect.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Exelon (Rivastigmine) If Exelon (Rivastigmine) is taken with certain other drugs, decreased, the effects of either could be increased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Exelon with the following:
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Drugs that control spasms, Donnatal, such as Bentyl, and Levsin.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding Exelon (Rivastigmine) is not intended for women of child-bearing age, and its effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding have not been studied.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 degrees and 30 degrees C (59 degrees and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Label warnings - Exelon (Rivastigmine) capsules should be swallowed whole, not chewed.
- This medication should be taken with or after food.
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