| Category of Drug | Rivastigmine is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs |
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| Indications | Rivastigmine is used for Moderate to severe dementia. |
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| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. CAPSULES |
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| Contraindications | 1. Hypersensitivity to carbamate derivatives and severe hepatic impairment 2. Children 3. Lactation |
| Precautions | 1. Renal or hepatic impairment 2. Acid peptic disease 3. Pregnancy 4. Asthma 5. Sick-sinus syndrome. |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Mild peripheral cholinergic effect 2. Nausea 3. Vomiting 4. Anorexia 5. Dyspepsia 6. Asthenia 7. Abdominal pain 8. Depression 9. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage 10. Weight loss 11. Urinary tract 12. Infections 13. Insomnia 14. Hallucinations 15.Hypertension 16.Elevated LFTs. |
| Pregnancy Category | B |
