Generic name:rivastigmine
Dosage form: patch, extended release
Drug class:Cholinesterase inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Alzheimer’s Disease
Exelon Patch is indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (AD). Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease.
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
Exelon Patch is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease (PDD).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Dosing
Initial Dose
Initiate treatment with one 4.6 mg/24 hours Exelon Patch applied to the skin once daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
Dose Titration
Increase the dose only after a minim...
