Rivastigmine

• Used to treat dementia (inability to remember and communicate) in Alzheimer's (a degenerative brain condition which slows down and destroys the ability of the brain to remember and ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities).
• It is also used to treat dementia in Parkinson's disease (a brain condition resulting in slowing of movement, muscle weakness, shuffling walk and loss of memory).

When should one not use Rivastigmine

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Other General Warnings

• You are allergic to this medicine.
• You experience any undesirable side effect after taking Rivastigmine.
• You have fluid loss or dehydration.
• You have liver, heart or kidney disease.
• You have a history of asthma or COPD.
• You have acidity.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Rivastigmine works or Rivastigmine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially if you take medicines like muscle relaxants, anaesthetics, blood pressure, heart failure, brain-related disorder and hormonal medicine.

Overdose

• Overdose of Rivastigmine may cause slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, dizziness, sleepiness, tremors, etc.
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, immediately contact your treating doctor or visit your nearby hospital. Always carry the package of the medicine along with you for easy assessment of the severity of an overdose.

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