Salt Name:-
Rivastigmine
Why Exelon is prescribed:-
The drug rivastigmine, that can be sold under various trade names, EXELON is one of them. Exelon can be used in the treatment of mild to moderate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease that includes memory impairment. It can also be used to treat symptoms of Parkinson disease.
How to use:-
Exelon can be taken with food. Swallow the drug, don't chew crush or break the dosage form. It is more beneficial to take the dose each day at the same time.
What if I miss a dose or overdose:-
If u forget to take a dose, don't panic about that, you can take it later. If the time exceeded the time of the next dose, then skip the previous dose. Don't take both doses at the same time to avoid an overdose of the drug.
Overdose of Exelon, may lead to severe side effects including bradycardia. In this case, Atropine is given to reverse bradycardia. Consult with your health care professional as early as possible. Or you can also call any poison control center.
Side-effects:-
Side-effects of Exelon may include symptoms like Nausea, vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, redness, tremors, itching at the place of itching.
Interactions:-
Drugs may interact with various drug and food items. So it is important to avoid any interaction tell your medical history to your physician .the drug Exelon may interact with various NSAIDs drug or other painkillers. Take the medication under the supervision of your health care profession.
Precautions:-
Avoid driving.
Avoid any alcoholic preparation
If you are allergic to any ingredient present in medication, tell your pharmacist.
Avoid during pregnancy.
It is important to take the medication under the supervision of your health care profession.
Important:-
Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor that inhibits acetylcholinesterase or butyl cholinesterase. It is a parasympathomimetic agent that works by increasing a neurotransmitter called ach. Ach helps in communicating nerve cells.
Prescription Required | Yes |
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Generic / Brand | Brand |
Salt Name | Rivastigmine |