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
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lower back ⓘ upper arm ⓘ upper back ⓘ |
| benefit |
may reduce gastrointestinal side effects compared with oral rivastigmine
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provides continuous delivery of rivastigmine over 24 hours ⓘ |
| commonAdverseEffect |
application site itching
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application site redness ⓘ decreased appetite ⓘ diarrhea ⓘ dizziness ⓘ headache ⓘ nausea ⓘ vomiting ⓘ weight loss ⓘ |
| contraindication |
known hypersensitivity to rivastigmine
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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
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butyrylcholinesterase NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regulatoryStatus | prescription only ⓘ |
| requires | intact healthy skin for application ⓘ |
| routeOfAdministration | transdermal ⓘ |
| seriousAdverseEffect |
allergic dermatitis
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bradycardia ⓘ gastrointestinal bleeding ⓘ syncope ⓘ |
| treats |
mild dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease
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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
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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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