{"id":22300,"date":"2022-06-24T06:05:10","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T06:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22300"},"modified":"2022-06-24T14:44:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T14:44:05","slug":"rivastigmine-stada-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/rivastigmine-stada-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivastigmine STADA – Rivastigmine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
What Rivastigmine STADA is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The active substance in Rivastigmine Stada is rivastigmine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine belongs to a class of substances called cholinesterase inhibitors.\u00a0In patients with\u00a0Alzheimer’s dementia, certain nerve cells in the brain die.\u00a0This leads to low levels of the neurotransmitter\u00a0acetylcholine\u00a0(a substance that allows nerve cells to communicate with each other).\u00a0Rivastigmine works by blocking the\u00a0enzymes\u00a0that break down\u00a0acetylcholine\u00a0(\u00a0acetylcholinesterase\u00a0and butyrylcholinesterase).\u00a0By blocking these\u00a0enzymes, Rivastigmine Stada increases the levels of acetylcholine in the brain, thus helping to reduce the symptoms of\u00a0Alzheimer’s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine Stada is used to treat adult patients with mild to moderate\u00a0Alzheimer’s dementia, a progressive brain disease that gradually affects memory, intellectual ability, and behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine contained in Rivastigmine Stada may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need to know before using Rivastigmine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Rivastigmine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
if you are allergic to rivastigmine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li>
if you have ever had an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0to a similar type of medicine (carbamate derivatives)\u00a0<\/li>
if you get a skin reaction that spreads beyond the size of the patch, if a more intense local reaction occurs (eg blisters, increasing skin inflammation, swelling), and if it does not improve within 48 hours after removal of the transdermal patch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If this applies to you, talk to your doctor and do not use Rivastigmine Stada\u00a0transdermal patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor before using Rivastigmine Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
if you have or have ever had, irregular or slow heartbeat<\/li>
if you have or have ever had, an active\u00a0stomach ulcer<\/li>
if you have or have ever had, difficulty urinating<\/li>
if you have or have ever had, seizures<\/li>
if you have or have ever had,\u00a0asthma\u00a0or severe respiratory problems<\/li>
if you suffer from tremors<\/li>
if you have low body weight<\/li>
if you get reactions from the stomach or intestines such as.\u00a0nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.\u00a0You may become dehydrated (lose too much fluid) if vomiting or diarrhea persists for a long time<\/li>
if you have impaired liver function.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If any of the above applies to you, your doctor may need to check you more closely when you are being treated with this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have not used a patch for more than three days, do not put on a new patch until you have talked to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is no relevant use of Rivastigmine Stada for a\u00a0pediatric\u00a0population in the treatment of\u00a0Alzheimer’s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Rivastigmine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine Stada may affect other anticholinergic medicines, some of which are medicines for stomach cramps or seizures (eg dicyclomine), medicines to treat\u00a0Parkinson’s disease\u00a0(eg amantadine), or medicines to prevent motion sickness (eg diphenhydramine, scopolamine, meclozine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine Stada should not be given concomitantly with metoclopramide (a medicine used to relieve or prevent nausea or vomiting). Taking both medicines at the same time can cause problems such as stiff joints or tremors in the hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are going to have surgery while using Rivastigmine Stada\u00a0transdermal patches, tell your doctor that you are using the medicine, as Rivastigmine Stada\u00a0transdermal patches\u00a0may intensify the effects of certain muscle relaxants during anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caution should be exercised when Rivastigmine Stada is taken concomitantly with beta-blockers\u00a0(medicines such as atenolol for high\u00a0blood pressure, angina, and other heart conditions).\u00a0Taking both medicines at the same time can cause problems such as\u00a0a slower heartbeat (\u00a0bradycardia\u00a0), which can lead to fainting or unconsciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine STADA with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine Stada can be used with food, drink, and alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are pregnant, the benefits of using rivastigmine must be weighed against the potential effects on your unborn baby.\u00a0Rivastigmine Stada should not be used during pregnancy unless necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should not breastfeed while you are being treated with Rivastigmine Stada\u00a0transdermal patches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor will tell you if you can drive and use machines safely when you have this disease. Rivastigmine Stada transdermal patches may cause fainting spells or you may feel very confused. If you feel dizzy or confused, do not drive, use machines or perform any other tasks that require your attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use Rivastigmine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMPORTANT!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove the previous day’s\u00a0patch\u00a0before putting ONE new\u00a0patch.<\/strong><\/li>
Use only one\u00a0patch\u00a0per day.<\/strong><\/li>
Do not cut the patch into pieces.<\/strong><\/li>
The patch should be pressed firmly with the palm of your hand for at least 30 seconds.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to start the treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor will tell you which Rivastigmine Stada transdermal patch is most suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment is usually started with Rivastigmine Stada 4.6 mg \/ 24 hours.<\/li>
The usual recommended daily\u00a0dose\u00a0is Rivastigmine Stada 9.5 mg \/ 24 hours per day.\u00a0If this\u00a0dose\u00a0is well-tolerated, the doctor may increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0one to 13.3 mg \/ 24 hours.<\/li>
Use only one Rivastigmine Stada\u00a0patch\u00a0at a time and replace the patch with a new one after 24 hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
During treatment, your doctor may need to adjust your dose to suit your individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have not used a patch for more than three days, do not put on the next patch until you have talked to your doctor. The treatment with transdermal patches can be resumed with the same dose if the treatment has only been interrupted for a maximum of three days. Otherwise, your doctor will restart your treatment with Rivastigmine Stada 4.6 mg \/ 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rivastigmine Stada can be used with food, drink, and alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where should your <\/strong>Rivastigmine Stada <\/strong>transdermal patch<\/strong> be affixed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before applying the patch, make sure the skin is:
clean, dry, and hair-free,<\/li>
free from powder, oil, moisturizer, or lotion, which may prevent the patch from adhering properly to the skin, and free from scratches, rashes, and\/or irritation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
If you are already using\u00a0patches, remove what you are wearing before applying a new one.\u00a0If you have several\u00a0patches\u00a0attached to your body at the same time, you may receive an overdose\u00a0of\u00a0the medicine, which can be dangerous.<\/li>
Apply\u00a0ONE\u00a0patch\u00a0per day in\u00a0ONLY ONE\u00a0of the possible locations shown in the following diagram:
left upper arm\u00a0or\u00a0right upper arm<\/li>
the left\u00a0or\u00a0right side of the upper part of the chest (avoid the breasts themselves)<\/li>
the left\u00a0or\u00a0right side of the upper back<\/li>
the left\u00a0or<\/strong>\u00a0right side of the lower back<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Remove the previous day’s patch after 24 hours before putting ONE new patch in ONLY ONE of the following possible places.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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