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Home » Prescription Drugs 7 » Exelon Oral Solution Generic Rivastigmine Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It is also used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases but it may improve memory awareness and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.Dementia of the Alzheimer's typeThe dosage of Exelon« (rivastigmine tartrate) shown to be effective in controlled clinical trials in Alzheimer's Disease is 6-12 mg/day given as twice-a-day dosing (daily doses of 3 to 6 mg BID). The starting dose of Exelon is 1.5 mg twice a day (BID). If this dose is well tolerated after a minimum of 2 weeks of treatment the dose may be increased to 3 mg BID. Subsequent increases to 4.5 mg BID and 6 mg BID should be attempted after a minimum of 2 weeks at the previous dose. If adverse effects (e.g. nausea vomiting abdominal pain loss of appetite) cause intolerance during treatment the patient should be instructed to discontinue treatment for several doses and then restart at the same or next lower dose level. If treatment is interrupted for longer than several days treatment should be reinitiated with the lowest daily dose and titrated as described above (see WARNINGS). The maximum dose is 6 mg BID (12 mg/day).Dementia associated with Parkinson's DiseaseThe dosage of Exelon« shown to be effective in the single controlled clinical trial conducted in dementia associated with Parkinson's Disease is 3 to 12 mg/day given as twice-a-day dosing (daily doses of 1.5 to 6 mg BID). In that medical condition the starting dose of Exelon« is 1.5 mg BID; subsequently the dose may be increased to 3 mg BID and further to 4.5 mg BID and 6 mg BID based on tolerability with a minimum of 4 weeks at each dose.Exelon should be taken with meals in divided doses in the morning and evening.Recommendations for Administration: Caregivers should be instructed in the correct procedure for administering Exelon Oral Solution. In addition they should be directed to the Instruction Sheet (included with the product) describing how the solution is to be administered. Caregivers should direct questions about the administration of the solution to either their physician or pharmacist. Patients should be instructed to remove the oral dosing syringe provided in its protective case and using the provided syringe withdraw the prescribed amount of Exelon Oral Solution from the container. Each dose of Exelon Oral Solution may be swallowed directly from the syringe or first mixed with a small glass of water cold fruit juice or soda. Patients should be instructed to stir and drink the mixture.Exelon Oral Solution and Exelon Capsules may be interchanged at equal doses. Buy Exelon Oral Solution Generic Rivastigmine and other Prescription Drugs 7 products online at Medstore. 5935
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View more Prescription Drugs 7 Pharmacy: Dozens of patents for name-brand drugs are due to expire within the next 14 months, and generic drugs will replace some of the most popular and widely advertised drugs used today. For millions of people worldwide, this means switching from familiar brands like Lipitor to generic equivalents. How will this affect drug companies, and what will be the impact on people who depend on expensive prescription medication? Here, a brief guide: Which drugs are scheduled to go generic? Some real blockbusters. "In the next two years, six of the 10 top-selling drugs will lose their patents," says Chris Woolston in the Los Angeles Times. Lipitor, the world's best-selling drug, which is used to lower cholesterol, will be available as a generic in November of this year. Another best-seller, the blood thinner Plavix, will lose its patent in May 2012. Other well-known drugs with expiring patents include the arthritis treatment Enbrel, the anti-psychotic Zyprexa, as well as drugs for bipolar disorder, HIV, high cholesterol, and other conditions.
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