Exelon Patch

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Exelon Patch is a transdermal medication used to treat symptoms of mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf prescription drug
rivastigmine transdermal system
transdermal medication
administrationFrequency once daily
applicationSite chest
lower back
upper arm
upper back
benefit may reduce gastrointestinal side effects compared with oral rivastigmine
provides continuous delivery of rivastigmine over 24 hours
commonAdverseEffect application site itching
application site redness
decreased appetite
diarrhea
dizziness
headache
nausea
vomiting
weight loss
contraindication known hypersensitivity to rivastigmine
previous allergic reaction to carbamate derivatives
drugClass cholinesterase inhibitor
hasActiveIngredient rivastigmine
hasBrandName Exelon Patch NERFINISHED
hasDosageForm transdermal patch
hasGenericName rivastigmine transdermal system
improvesSymptom ability to perform daily activities
cognitive function
memory
indication treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease
treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type
marketedBy Novartis NERFINISHED
regulatesEnzyme acetylcholinesterase
butyrylcholinesterase NERFINISHED
regulatoryStatus prescription only
requires intact healthy skin for application
routeOfAdministration transdermal
seriousAdverseEffect allergic dermatitis
bradycardia
gastrointestinal bleeding
syncope
treats mild dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease
mild dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease
moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease
moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease
warning may cause gastrointestinal adverse reactions
may cause weight loss
use with caution in patients with active peptic ulcer disease
use with caution in patients with cardiac conduction conditions

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rivastigmine hasBrandName Exelon Patch