EXELON

Drug Name: EXELON

EXELON DESCRIPTION:
RIVASTIGMINE - ORAL (riv-uh-STIG-meen)

COMMON EXELON BRAND NAME(S):
Exelon

EXELON SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: weight loss or loss of appetite. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusual sweating, weakness, chest pain, swelling, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but serious side effects occur: painful urination, change in the amount of urine, black stools, seizures, unusually slow heart rate. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE EXELON:
EXELON: Take EXELON by mouth, usually twice daily in the morning and evening with food; or take as directed by your doctor. The dose depends on your condition and your response to the drug. If you stop taking rivastigmine for several days, consult your doctor or pharmacist before restarting the medication. Your dosage should be reduced to minimize the chance of developing very severe vomiting. Your dosage should then be increased gradually. Follow all your doctor's dosing instructions exactly.

EXELON USES:
Rivastigmine is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

EXELON PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of stomach or intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, bleeding); eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa); heart problems (e.g., sick sinus syndrome); lung problems (e.g., asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease); seizures; urinary tract problems (e.g., obstruction); and of any allergies you may have. EXELON may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. EXELON should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if EXELON passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

EXELON DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of anti-cholinergic drugs (e.g., tolterodine, atropine, scopolamine, benztropine, diphenhydramine); NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen); succinylcholine, neostigmine, or bethanechol. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

EXELON OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, dizziness, or weakness; increased sweating or salivation; trouble breathing, seizures, or unusually slow heart rate.

EXELON NOTES:
Do not share EXELON with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood in feces) may be performed to monitor your progress.

MISSED EXELON DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

EXELON STORAGE:
Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.