Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Rivastigmine
Drug Class
Other Nervous System Drugs
Chemical Class
Carbamate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease . Rivastigmine is not a cure for Alz...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Carbamate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Cholinergic Agonist pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Carbamate. It belongs to Choline-esterase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Cholinergic Agonist pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Rivastigmine is 250.33.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1.5 mg — 12 hourly
Dose may be increased according to the response by 1.5 mg at minimum. 2 week intervals to Max. Dose 6 mg BID.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Do not wear a rivastigmine transdermal skin patch at the same time you are taking rivastigmine capsules or oral liquid . Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication gui
3
Child
Not applicable in paeds
Safety Alerts
You should not take rivastigmine if you are allergic to rivastigmine or similar medicines, such as felbamate , meprobamate , or carisoprodol
You should not take oral rivastigmine if you have ever had severe redness, itching, or skin irritation caused by wearing a rivastigmine transdermal skin patch
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: an ulcer or stomach bleeding
liver or kidney disease
urination problems
Important Warnings
Hepatic or renal impairment, sick sinus syndrome, conduction defects, history or risk of GI ulceration, asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease, bladder outflow obstruction
Monitor weight loss
Side Effects
Agitationbradycardiadrowsinessdepressionanorexiaanxietyconfusiondiarrhoeadizzinessdyspepsiaextrapyramidal symptomsheadacheincreased salivationinsomniamalaise
Drug Interactions
Depolarising neuromuscular blockers
cholinergic and anticholinergic agents.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Contraindicated or avoid
Storage
Caps, Soln Store Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 3,761.94
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 268.71 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 6,097.28
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 3,761.94
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Rivastigmine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 3,089 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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