About rivastigmine + hour
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Used for
- Treats dementia symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease.
- Treats dementia symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Usual adult dose
Apply one patch daily; dose is increased gradually as tolerated. Usual maintenance is 9.5–13.3 mg per 24 hours, depending on condition and response.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or reduced appetite
- Weight loss
- Dizziness or fainting
- Skin irritation where the patch is applied
Important warnings
- Remove the previous patch before applying another; multiple patches can cause overdose.
- Serious overdose may cause severe vomiting, slow heartbeat, weakness, or breathing problems.
- Use caution with heart rhythm problems, stomach ulcers, seizures, asthma, or low body weight.
- Restarting after an interruption may require a lower dose and gradual increase.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether rivastigmine passes into breast milk; breastfeeding use is generally avoided.
Interactions
- Anticholinergic medicines may oppose rivastigmine’s effects.
- Beta blockers and some other medicines that slow heart rate may increase fainting risk.
- Other cholinergic medicines may increase side effects.
- Avoid combining with metoclopramide when possible because movement-related side effects may worsen.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.