Exelon Patch (Rivastigmine) and/or alternatives

General Information On Exelon Patch

Exelon Patch is specifically prescribed to treat mild to moderate dementia that arises due to Alzheimer's disease. The generic name of the medication is Rivastigmine transdermal system. The medication is actually a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. The Exelon Patch is also used to treat mild to moderate dementia related to Parkinson's disease. The medication can have severe side effects if not used as instructed. Thus, it is necessary to buy Exelon Patch only as per your doctor's recommendations and follow the application procedure strictly.

Side Effects for Exelon Patch

Some people may experience side effects after using Exelon Patch. You may experience vomiting, diarrhea or nausea after using the medication. You should check your weight before you start using the medication. Some people may experience loss of appetite or weight loss. People who weigh less than 110 lbs. / 50 kg may have stop using the medication if they experience weight loss. Some people may experience side effects such as headache, anxiety, dizziness, abdominal pain and depression. You should immediately consult your doctor if you notice or experience side effects after applying the patch.

Precautions

You should not use Exelon Patch if you are allergic to it or are allergic to any ingredient in the Exelon Patch. You should speak to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to similar medications before he/she prescribes Exelon Patch. You should apply one Exelon patch at a time, and if you accidentally use more than one Exelon Patch, then you should remove all the patches immediately and inform your doctor.

Exelon Patch Dosage

The Exelon Patch is intended for transdermal use (to be applied on the skin) only. You should apply the Exelon Patch once a day to clean, hairless, dry, and intact healthy skin in a place where the patch will not be rubbed against tight clothing. Doctors generally recommend a low dose of Exelon Patch 4.6 mg/24 hrs at the initial stage of the treatment. The dose may be changed by your doctor as the treatment continues. If you can tolerate the initial dose, your doctor may increase the dose to Exelon Patch 9.5 mg/24hrs after 4 weeks of treatment.

If you have not taken a dose of the medication for more than three days, you should consult your doctor before starting the dose again. If there is a break in treatment, doctors recommend starting the treatment again from the lowest dose of medication. The patch should be applied firmly so that the edges stick well. You are required to change the medication patch after every 24 hours. You should not apply the medication patch to the same area of the skin for the next 14 days.

Interactions

The Exelon Patch may interact with other drugs and cause side effects. Rivastigmine should not be given with other cholinomimetic drugs as it may interfere with activity of such medications. The drug may interact with cholinergic medications such as Edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol), Bethanechol, Guanidine, and Methacholine (Provocholine). The medication may also interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Etodolac (Lodine), Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and several other drugs. Rivastigmine may also interact with other drugs and thus, it is necessary that you buy Exelon Patch only if it is recommended by your doctor.

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