Rivastigmine - Side effect(s)

Read the side effects of Rivastigmine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, anorexia, headache, drowsiness, weight loss, asthenia. Agitation, confusion, depression, sweating. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Potential for baldder outflow obstruction.

Other Precautions : *Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Rivastigmine

Rivastigmine(Exelon Patch) generic is a reversible non-competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinestrace, prescribed for mild to moderate dementia in patients with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. It prevents the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine.
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Drug Name : Rivastigmine

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