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Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s

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Exelon Patch contains Rivastigmine | belongs to Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Alternate brands of Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s

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How it works

Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s 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 Patch 18 mg 30’s

  • 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 Patch 18 mg 30’s

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.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10 to 12 hours after oral administration and 24 hours after a transdermal patch is applied.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s , other cholinesterase inhibitors, or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.

  • Transdermal patch site reactions

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of application site reactions suggestive of allergic contact dermatitis with a Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s transdermal patch.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings
  • 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.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take/Apply the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take/apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Metoprolol moderate
  • Quetiapine moderate
  • Tramadol severe
  • Bupropion severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with pre-existing bradycardia since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of peptic ulcer disease since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any unusual side effects to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizures since it may worsen the patients' condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of respiratory function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

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.

Other details

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

References

Additional Information:

what are the adverse effects of Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s?

Asthaenia, anorexia, dizziness, somnolence, abdominal pain, GI upset, sweating, malaise, weight loss, tremor, headache, insomnia, respiratory or urinary tract infections.

What happens if I miss a dose of Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s?

ORAL: Adults: Initially 1.5 mg morning and evening with meals. If well tolerated, increase dose by 1.5 mg at minimum 2 wk intervals first to 3 mg twice daily, then to 4.5 mg twice daily and finally 6 mg twice daily. Maintain patient on highest tolerated dose; up to max 6 mg twice daily.
PATCHES: Adults: Initially apply 4.6 mg/24 hr to clean, dry, non-hairy, non-irritated skin on back, upper arm, or chest, removing after 24 hr and sitting a replacement patch on a different area (avoid using the same area for 14 days); if well tolerated increase to 9.5 mg/24 hr patch daily after at least 4 wk; if treatment interrupted for more than several days, treatment should be re-titrated from 4.6 mg/24 hr patch.
Children: Not applicable.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Exelon Patch 18 mg 30’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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