RivaCap 1.5 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rivastigmine tartrate |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's dementia
- Symptomatic treatment of dementia in patients with Parkinson's disease
Pharmacology
- Carbamate derivative
- Structurally related to physostigmine
- Reversible binding with cholinesterase
- Increased concentration of acetylcholine at cholinergic synapses
- Relatively specific for brain acetylcholinesterase
Dosage
- Initial dose of 1.5 mg twice a day
- Dose titration based on tolerability
- Maintenance dose of 3-6 mg twice a day
- Transdermal patch dosage titration
Administration
- Twice a day with meals
Interaction
- Exaggeration of succinylcholine-type muscle relaxants
- Caution with anaesthetic agents
- Possible dose adjustments for interaction with other medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal adverse reactions
- Nausea and vomiting
- Susceptibility in female patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Excretion into milk
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Patients with specific medical conditions
- Monitoring of body weight
- Exacerbation of certain health conditions
Use in Special Populations
- Dosing recommendations for renal and hepatic impairment
- Not recommended for use in children
Overdose Effects
- Clinical signs and symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- Hypertension, hallucinations
- Vagotonic effect on heart rate
- Symptomatic treatment for adverse reactions
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Dementia
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light