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Introduction to Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s
Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s contains Rivastigmine which is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities) in people with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
- Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder which slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handle daily activities.
- Parkinson's disease is a brain system disorder with symptoms of slowing of movement, muscle weakness, shuffling walk, and loss of memory.
- Rivastigmine is effective in improving psychological functions like thinking and comprehending; as drug stimulate excessive secretion of several natural substances in the brain.
- Hetriva 9mg Patches may improve your thinking and recalling ability or slow the process of losing these specific abilities, but the drug is not effective in reciprocating the situation back to normal.
- While going for a MRI; it is advised to tell the testing personnel about your patches usage; as some of these patches may have metal traces that may cause intense burning sensations during MRI.
Safety Advice for Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Consult your doctor and inform them if you already have some liver conditions.
If you are already suffering from kidney-related disease; inform your doctor
Avoid consuming alcohol as it could lead to increase dizziness and drowsiness.
The drug may induce drowsiness; so it is advised to not go for drive or any other machine operations until you are alert enough.
Consult your doctor during pregnancy so that doctor can decide the risks and benefits of the medicine on health.
There is no enough evidence yet whether the drug pass through breastmilk to baby; so consuting doctor is essential.
How Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s works
Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s contains Rivastigmine that works by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance (neurotransmitters) in the brain which is involved in transmission of nerve signals.
How To Use Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s
- It should be applied in a clean, dry and hairless skin area on your upper or lower back, upper arm or chest.
- Patch should not be placed in area where it could be rubbed off by tight clothing.
- Strictly avoid application on damaged skin.
Special Precautions About Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s
- Patch may contain metal traces; hence it is recommended to take off the patch before going for MRI.
Benefits Of Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s
- Beneficial in treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
Side Effects Of Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Depression/low mood
- Drowsiness
- Weakness/tiredness
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What If I Missed A Dose Of Exelon 4.6mg Patch 5cmX5cm 30s
- If any day you forget to apply the patch; apply it when recall.
- Application of extra patches is strictly denied; in order to compensate for the missed one.
Drug Interaction
- Pain-killers
- Vomiting medicines
- High BP medicine
- Drug treating frequent urination
Drug Food Interaction
- Consuming alcohol could lead to increased dizziness
Disease Explanation
Dementia is a syndrome impair several cognitive functions like judgement, ability to solve problem, think, comprehend, remember, etc. The main reason is damage of brain cells.
Written By
Rakshita Garg
Content Updated on
Tuesday, 7 May, 2024Sources
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607078.html#why
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