Exelon 10mg patch imported

Exelon 10mg patch imported is in a class of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors. It improves mental function (such as memory and thinking) by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Exelon 10mg patch imported

• Decreased appetite
• Urinary tract infection
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Seizures severe
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain severe
• Dizziness severe
• Urinary retention/incontinence severe
• Skin Reactions severe

Uses of Exelon 10mg patch imported

What is it prescribed for?

• Dementia

  This medicine is used for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

When not to use?

• Driving vehicles and operating machinery

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, fainting, and drowsiness. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating 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 of the patient.

• 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 transdermal patch form of this medicine, treatment should be switched to oral form only after negative allergy testing and under close medical supervision.

• Extrapyrimadal symptoms

  This medicine may exacerbate or induce extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors in some patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Patch: 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. Capsule: Take this medicine with food. Do not use/take in larger amounts than advised or prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• To be taken with food
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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