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Exelon 9.5 mg Patch
Manufactured byEMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsRivastigmine
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Description
Exelon 9.5 mg Patch is used to treat mild-to-moderate dementia (a brain disease characterized by memory loss, personality changes, inability to perform everyday activities, etc.) associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. This medicine does not cure Parkinson's or Alzheimer's but it may slow the loss of or improve the patient's awareness of surroundings, ability to perform daily functions, and the ability to think and remember.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Exelon 9.5 mg Patch
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Exelon 9.5 mg Patch
Headache
Seizures
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
Anxiety
Dizziness
Urinary retention/incontinence
Skin rash, hives, or itching
Uses of Exelon 9.5 mg Patch
What is it prescribed for?
Dementia
This medicine is used for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's (a progressive disease of the nervous system that affects the movement) and Alzheimer's disease (a progressive brain disorder characterized by memory loss and difficulty in thinking).
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours after a transdermal patch is applied.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to rivastigmine, other cholinesterase inhibitors, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Transdermal patch site reactions
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of application site reactions suggestive of allergic contact dermatitis with a rivastigmine transdermal patch.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Driving and operating machinery
The use of this medicine may cause dizziness, fainting, visual disturbances, and drowsiness in some patients. Hence, it is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery during treatment with this medicine.
Gastrointestinal bleeding
This medicine should be used with caution due to an increase in the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disorders. Report any unusual symptoms such as blood in the stool, heartburn, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Patients with low body weight
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with low body weight (less than 50 kg) due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Extrapyrimadal symptoms
This medicine may exacerbate or induce extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Skin application site reactions
This medicine may cause skin application site reactions in some patients. This may potentially lead to allergic contact dermatitis in some cases. Allergic contact dermatitis should be suspected if the reactions spread beyond the patch size or if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours after patch removal. In such cases, treatment should be discontinued. In patients who develop application site reactions with this medicine, treatment should be switched to oral form only after negative allergy testing and under close medical supervision.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Metoprolol
Quetiapine
Tramadol
Bupropion
Citalopram
Hydroxyzine
Disease interactions
Bradycardia
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with preexisting bradycardia or underlying cardiac conduction abnormalities since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Peptic ulcer disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with peptic ulcer disease since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any unusual side effects to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Seizures
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizures since it may worsen the patients' condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Respiratory Disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of respiratory function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Before you apply a patch, make sure that your skin is clean, dry and hairless, free of any powder,
oil, moisturizer or lotion that could keep the patch from sticking to your skin properly, free of cuts,
rashes or irritations. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain to improve the function of the nerve cells in the brain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 13 June 2020]. Available from:
Exelon 4.6 mg/24h transdermal patch - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 13 June 2020]. Available from:
DailyMed - Rivastigmine Transdermal System patch, extended release [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 16 June 2020]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Jun 2020
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