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EspañolRivastigmine overview
BRAND NAMES:
Exelon, rivastigmine
Generic Names:
Rivastigmine
Uses:
Treats dementia.
Therapeutic Classes:
Central Nervous System Agent
Forms:
Patch
How it’s taken:
Absorbed through the skin
What form(s) does Rivastigmine come in
Patch
What are common Rivastigmine doses?
Box 30 Patch 24 Hour
Common Rivastigmine prescriptions
Rivastigmine
30 patch 24 hour box
How to take Rivastigmine
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Put on a new patch if the old one falls off. Do not put the old one back on. Do not use tape or a bandage to hold a patch that is loose.
Do not expose the patch to heating pads, electric blankets, saunas, hot tubs, direct sunlight, or other sources of heat for long periods of time.
Change the patch at the same time each day. Remove the old patch before you apply a new one.
Do not remove the patch from the pouch until you are ready to use it. Open the pouch by carefully cutting on the dotted line. Do not cut the patch. Save the pouch to use when you throw away the patch.
Transdermal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after applying a patch. Do not touch your eyes after you touch the patch.
The patient instructions will show the body areas where you can wear the patch. This patch is usually put on the upper or lower back, upper arm, or chest. Do not put a new patch in the exact same spot for at least 14 days.
Apply the patch to clean, dry, and hairless skin. Do not put cream, lotion, or powder on the area where the patch will be placed.Transdermal routeDo not put the patch over burns, cuts, or irritated skin. Do not put the patch on an area where it could be rubbed off by tight clothing.
Transdermal routeYour doctor will tell you how many patches to use, where to apply them, and how often to apply them. Do not use more patches or apply them more often than your doctor tells you to.
Fold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Put the used patch in the pouch that it came in. Throw it away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away patches after the expiration date has passed.
Missed dose: Transdermal routeIf you forget to wear or change a patch, put one on as soon as you can. If it is almost time to put on your next patch, wait until then to apply a new patch and skip the one you missed. Do not apply extra patches to make up for a missed dose. Call your doctor right away if you do not wear a patch for 3 days in a row or longer. You may need to go back to a lower dose.
Transdermal routeStore the patches at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Transdermal routeYour doctor will tell you how many patches to use, where to apply them, and how often to apply them. Do not use more patches or apply them more often than your doctor tells you to.
Transdermal routeStore the patches at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Transdermal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after applying a patch. Do not touch your eyes after you touch the patch.
Missed dose: Transdermal routeIf you forget to wear or change a patch, put one on as soon as you can. If it is almost time to put on your next patch, wait until then to apply a new patch and skip the one you missed. Do not apply extra patches to make up for a missed dose. Call your doctor right away if you do not wear a patch for 3 days in a row or longer. You may need to go back to a lower dose.
Do not expose the patch to heating pads, electric blankets, saunas, hot tubs, direct sunlight, or other sources of heat for long periods of time.
Do not remove the patch from the pouch until you are ready to use it. Open the pouch by carefully cutting on the dotted line. Do not cut the patch. Save the pouch to use when you throw away the patch.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Apply the patch to clean, dry, and hairless skin. Do not put cream, lotion, or powder on the area where the patch will be placed.Transdermal routeDo not put the patch over burns, cuts, or irritated skin. Do not put the patch on an area where it could be rubbed off by tight clothing.
Fold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Put the used patch in the pouch that it came in. Throw it away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away patches after the expiration date has passed.
The patient instructions will show the body areas where you can wear the patch. This patch is usually put on the upper or lower back, upper arm, or chest. Do not put a new patch in the exact same spot for at least 14 days.
Change the patch at the same time each day. Remove the old patch before you apply a new one.
Put on a new patch if the old one falls off. Do not put the old one back on. Do not use tape or a bandage to hold a patch that is loose.
Rivastigmine contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to rivastigmine, including an allergic skin reaction to the patch.
Rivastigmine warnings
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, asthma or lung disease, or a history of stomach ulcers or seizures.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Always remove the old patch before you put on a new one. If you wear more than 1 patch at the same time, you will get too much medicine. This can cause serious side effects.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Stomach or bowel problemsSerious skin reactions
Rivastigmine interactions
Some medicines can affect how rivastigmine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Metoclopramide, oxybutynin, tolterodineBeta-blocker medicine (including atenolol)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
This medicine may cause the following problems:Stomach or bowel problemsSerious skin reactions
Always remove the old patch before you put on a new one. If you wear more than 1 patch at the same time, you will get too much medicine. This can cause serious side effects.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Rivastigmine side effects
Serious Side Effects
Seizures, tremors, twitching or muscle movements you cannot control
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate, difficult or painful urination
Bloody or black stools, vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Slow or uneven heartbeat
Less Serious Side Effects
Loss of appetite, weight loss
Headache, dizziness
Redness, itching, or blisters where the patch is applied
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea