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Total Exelon reports: 122.Exelon FDA safety alerts: 2001 .
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Exelon Side Effects Report #5370074-2Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXELON problem on Aug 30, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, coordination abnormal, fall, hip fracture. EXELON dosage: 12 MG, QD, ORAL; 18 MG, QD, ORAL; 6 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GEODON. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5370090-0
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure fluctuation, fatigue, somnolence. EXELON dosage: 4.5 MG, BID, ORAL; 6 MG, BID, ORAL;. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5370095-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXELON problem on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delusion, hallucination, auditory, insomnia. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, VISTARIL. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5370106-1
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 94 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, convulsion, syncope. EXELON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5370115-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXELON problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, incorrect dose administered. EXELON dosage: 24 MG, QD; 12 MG, QD. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5370124-3
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, confusional state, fall, gait disturbance, orthostatic hypotension. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SINEMET, NAMENDA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5370599-X
Physician from FRANCE reported EXELON problem on June 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis collagenous, colonoscopy abnormal, diarrhoea. EXELON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODOPAR. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5371503-0
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis collagenous, colonoscopy abnormal, diarrhoea. EXELON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODOPAR. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5042500-X
Physician from NETHERLANDS reported EXELON problem on June 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle rigidity. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. Patient died.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5053418-0
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on June 29, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, angiopathy and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: illusion, mobility decreased, muscle rigidity. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with COZAAR, PRAVASTATIN, ASPIRIN. Patient died.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5056295-7
Physician from PERU reported EXELON problem on Mar 08, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, anal sphincter atony, aphasia, bladder sphincter atony, blood pressure decreased, flushing, hyperhidrosis. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with CAPTOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5061152-6
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Mar 25, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, arteriosclerosis, atrioventricular extrasystoles, bradyarrhythmia, carotid artery stenosis, cerebral ischaemia, computerised tomogram abnormal, red cell distribution width increased, syncope. EXELON dosage: 6 MG. During the same period patient was treated with OPHTHALMOLOGICALS, ASPIRIN, SERAX, ACETAMINOPHEN, BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5066393-X
Physician from FRANCE reported EXELON problem on Apr 05, 2006. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatitis. EXELON dosage: 4.5 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5071551-4
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Mar 25, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, arteriosclerosis, atrial tachycardia, atrioventricular extrasystoles, bradyarrhythmia, carotid artery stenosis, cerebral ischaemia, computerised tomogram abnormal, red cell distribution width increased. EXELON dosage: 6 MG. During the same period patient was treated with OPHTHALMOLOGICALS, ASPIRIN, SERAX, ACETAMINOPHEN, BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5075564-8
Health Professional from FINLAND reported EXELON problem on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatomegaly. EXELON dosage: 6 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ORMOX, OXEPAM, DIGOXIN, THYROXIN, CITALOPRAM, MAREVAN, FURESIS COMP, SOTALOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5075587-9
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, tremor and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, anger, paranoia, psychomotor hyperactivity. EXELON dosage: 4.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5094967-9
Physician from CANADA reported EXELON problem on May 02, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness, nausea, vertigo, vomiting. EXELON dosage: 3 MG. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, PENTA, FLONASE, ZOPLICONE, FLOMAX, MIRTAZAPINE. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5094970-9
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on May 22, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, diarrhoea, dizziness, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal pain, hypertension, nausea. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with LANITOP, BELOC MITE, TORSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5102249-1
Physician from SLOVENIA reported EXELON problem on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis acute. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with EGLONYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/20/2006.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5103804-5
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with memory impairment, osteoporosis and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: femur fracture, surgery. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ALENDRONATE, PHARMATON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/21/2006.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5104879-X
Physician from FINLAND reported EXELON problem on May 08, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, cough, depressed level of consciousness, epilepsy, flatulence, gastric hypermotility, injury asphyxiation, postictal state, vomiting. EXELON dosage: 9 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, VITAMIN, FISH OIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5113646-2
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from YUGOSLAVIA on Sept 20, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: psychomotor hyperactivity. EXELON dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/01/2006.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5115769-0
Physician from SLOVENIA reported EXELON problem on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis coronary artery, benign prostatic hyperplasia, brain oedema, haemorrhagic ascites, hepatic fibrosis, hydrothorax, pancreatitis acute, pancreatitis haemorrhagic, pulmonary oedema. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with EGLONYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/20/2006.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5118476-3
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on May 03, 2004. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, nausea, urinary tract infection, depression and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, confusional state, diarrhoea, enteritis infectious, hyperglycaemia, nausea, pollakiuria, urinary incontinence, vomiting. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with TARGIFOR, MOTILIUM, BEROCCA, NORFLOXACIN, SERTRALINE, PLASIL, GARAMYCINA. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5122664-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXELON problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coronary arterial stent insertion, syncope. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ENABLEX, PLAVIX. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5130434-1
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disturbance in attention, hypertension, labyrinthitis, mood altered, stomach discomfort. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with BETAHISTINE, ANTIHYPERTENSIVES. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5132534-9
Physician from GERMANY reported EXELON problem on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: status epilepticus. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, ONCE/SINGLE. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5132853-6
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from YUGOSLAVIA on Sept 20, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, psychomotor hyperactivity. EXELON dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/01/2006.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5132854-8
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported EXELON problem on Oct 10, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, aggression, amnestic disorder, apathy, communication disorder, decreased activity, depressed level of consciousness, gastritis, hypersomnia. EXELON dosage: 9 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT, AMARYL, PURAN T. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5140072-2
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from FINLAND on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchial obstruction, influenza. EXELON dosage: 9 MG/D. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5147793-6
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported EXELON problem on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridium difficile colitis. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5148926-8
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: status epilepticus. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, ONCE/SINGLE. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5151128-2
Physician from ROMANIA reported EXELON problem on Nov 08, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with EXELON. EXELON dosage: 6 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKENE, WELLBUTRIN. Patient died on 09/27/2006.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5157127-9
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, agitation, confusional state, incorrect dose administered, insomnia, psychomotor hyperactivity, tremor. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5176022-2
Pharmacist from CANADA reported EXELON problem on Dec 04, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, parkinson's disease. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5186272-7
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Dec 06, 2006. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, depression and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, depression. EXELON dosage: 12 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with MEMANTINE, SEROPRAM. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5190358-0
Pharmacist from FRANCE reported EXELON problem on Dec 13, 2006. Female patient was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, disorientation. EXELON dosage: 4.5 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5190360-9
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with cerebrovascular accident and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperhidrosis, weight increased, weight loss poor. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5376804-8
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported EXELON problem on June 23, 2007. Male patient was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscle contracture. EXELON dosage: 12 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with MEMANTINE. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5382546-5
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 26, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, anaemia, depressive symptom and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, blood pressure increased, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, dementia alzheimer's type, fall, genitourinary tract infection. EXELON dosage: 3 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIRON B, VINPOCETINE, SUPRADYN, VITAMIN E, VITAMIN E, RISPERIDONE, SERTRALINE. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5382586-6
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported EXELON problem on June 27, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with memory impairment, glaucoma and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood cholesterol increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscle contracture, osteoarthritis. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with MEMANTINE, TRIVASTAL, TIMOPTIC, TRAVATAN. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5384285-3
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from PANAMA on June 29, 2007. Female patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with senile dementia and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral atrophy, computerised tomogram abnormal, hydrocephalus, hyponatraemia, syncope. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, INDAPAMIDE, PROZAC, LAMICTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5391107-3
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported EXELON problem on July 13, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, memory impairment and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, apnoea, asthenia, cardiac failure congestive, cardio-respiratory arrest, dehydration, depressed mood, depression, dyspnoea. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with NOOTROPIL. Patient died on 06/16/2007.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5391130-9
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, eosinophilia, erythema, inflammation, toxic skin eruption, white blood cell count increased. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with MUXOL, JOSACINE, RHINOFLUIMUCIL, ALDACTAZINE, TANAKAN, XALATAN, EPINASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DACRYOSERUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5391178-4
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported EXELON problem on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased, malaise, respiratory tract congestion. EXELON dosage: 6 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PREVISCAN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ATARAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5393274-4
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on July 16, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, asthenia, confusional state, depression, insomnia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, urinary tract infection, weight decreased. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5397531-7
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported EXELON problem on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, hypertension, hallucination, blood cholesterol increased and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, amnesia, constipation, dementia alzheimer's type, disorientation, eating disorder, neglect of personal appearance, physical assault. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, Q12H. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, RIVOTRIL, MIVELIT, DIOVAN HCT, RISPERIDONE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5397560-3
EXELON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, hypertension, hallucination, blood cholesterol increased and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, amnesia, constipation, dementia alzheimer's type, disorientation, eating disorder, neglect of personal appearance, physical assault. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG, Q12H. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, RIVOTRIL, MIVELIT, DIOVAN HCT, RISPERIDONE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5399845-3
Physician from CANADA reported EXELON problem on July 18, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 129.9 lb, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, electrocardiogram st segment depression, fall, heart sounds abnormal, hip arthroplasty, hip fracture, muscle twitching. EXELON dosage: 1.5 MG,QD. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, COLACE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exelon Side Effects Report #5399864-7
EXELON problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on July 18, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's type, prostatic disorder and was treated with EXELON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysuria, pollakiuria. EXELON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTICHOLINERGICS. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Rivastigmine
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a602009.html
(ri va stig' meen)Why is this medication prescribed?
Rivastigmine is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) in people with Alzheimer's disease (a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). Rivastigmine is also used to treat dementia in people with Parkinson's disease (a brain and nervous system disease with symptoms of slowing of movement, muscle weakness, shuffling walk, and loss of memory). Rivastigmine is in a class of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors. It improves mental function (such as memory and thinking) by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Rivastigmine comes as a capsule and solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day with meals in the morning and evening. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take rivastigmine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor will start you on a low dose of rivastigmine and slowly increase your dose, not more than once every 2 weeks.
Rivastigmine may improve the ability to think and remember or slow the loss of these abilities, but does not cure Alzheimer's disease or dementia in people with Parkinson's disease. Continue to take rivastigmine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking rivastigmine without talking to your doctor.
If you are taking rivastigmine oral solution, ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's instructions for use. Carefully read these instructions. Always use the oral dosing syringe that comes with rivastigmine solution to measure your dose. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about how to measure your dose of rivastigmine solution.
Rivastigmine oral solution may be swallowed directly from the syringe or mixed with a liquid before use. Mix it with a small glass of water, cold fruit juice, or soda. Be sure to stir the mixture completely. Do not mix this medication with any liquid other than the ones listed. If the medication is mixed with water, juice, or soda, it must be taken within 4 hours.
To take a dose of rivastigmine solution, follow these steps:
- Remove the oral dosing syringe that came with this medication from its protective case.
- Push down and twist off the child-resistant cap to open the bottle of rivastigmine solution.
- Put the tip of the oral syringe into the white stopper opening on top of the bottle.
- While holding the syringe straight up, pull up on the plunger to the mark on the syringe that equals your dose.
- Check the liquid in the syringe for air bubbles. If there are large air bubbles, gently move the syringe plunger up and down a few times. Do not worry about a few tiny air bubbles.
- Make sure the plunger is on the mark on the syringe that equals your dose.
- Remove the oral syringe from the bottle by pulling up on it.
- Swallow your dose from the syringe directly, or mix it with the liquid you have chosen. Drink or swallow all of the solution.
- Wipe off the outside of the oral syringe with a clean tissue, and put the syringe back into its case.
- Close the child-resistant cap on the bottle of medication.
Other uses for this medicine
Rivastigmine is also used sometimes to treat Lewy body dementia (a condition in which the brain develops abnormal protein structures, and the brain and nervous system are destroyed over time). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking rivastigmine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to rivastigmine, neostigmine (Prostigmin), physostigmine (Antilirium, Isopto Eserine), pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol), any other medications, or any of the ingredients in rivastigmine solution. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients..
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: antihistamines; aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); bethanechol (Duvoid, Urabeth, Urecholine); ipratropium (Atrovent); and medications for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, irritable bowel disease, motion sickness, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, ulcers, or urinary problems. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, an enlarged prostate or other condition that blocks the flow of urine, ulcers, abnormal heart beats, or other heartor lung disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking rivastigmine, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking rivastigmine.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you miss taking rivastigmine for more than a few days, talk to your doctor before starting to take it again. You will probably have to restart taking it at a lower dose.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Rivastigmine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- heartburn or indigestion
- stomach pain
- weight loss
- diarrhea
- constipation
- gas
- weakness
- dizziness
- headache
- extreme tiredness
- lack of energy
- tremor or worsening of tremor
- increased sweating
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- confusion
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- fainting
- black and tarry stools
- red blood in stools
- bloody vomit
- vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds
- difficulty urinating
- painful urination
- seizures
- depression
- anxiety
- aggressive behavior
- hearing voices or seeing things that do not exist)
- uncontrollable movements and muscle contractions
Rivastigmine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store rivastigmine solution in an upright position. Do not place rivastigmine solution in the freezer or allow rivastigmine solution to freeze.Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- increased saliva
- sweating
- slow heart beat
- inability to hold urine
- slowed thinking and movement
- dizziness
- fainting
- blurred vision
- difficulty breathing
- loss of consciousness
- seizure
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication.Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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