Rivastigmine
Definition
Rivastigmine is a drug used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In the United States, rivastigmine is sold as the brand name drug Exelon.
Purpose
Rivastigmine is used to treat symptoms of Alzeheimer's disease in individuals with mild to moderate illness. It has also been used to treat dementia caused by other conditions such as Lewy-body disease or following strokes. The drug may produce mild improvements in symptoms of thinking for a short period of time, but rivastigmine does not cure or stop progression of underlying diseases.
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