Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Rivastigmine Capsule
Rivastigmine Capsule
| Generic name | rivastigmine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | cholinesterase inhibitor |
| Forms | Capsule |
Rivastigmine is a medicine used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. It belongs to a group of medicines called cholinesterase inhibitors, which work by increasing a natural brain chemical involved in memory and thinking.
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