Exelon 3mg
Original price was: ₨ 3,500.₨ 3,250Current price is: ₨ 3,250.
Brand Name: Novartis
Chemical Name: Rivastigmine (as rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate)
Dosage Strength: 3mg hard capsule
Rx/OTC: Prescription only (Rx)
Exelon 3mg is an oral capsule used to treat mild to moderately severe dementia in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It helps boost a brain chemical called acetylcholine, which can improve memory, attention, and daily functioning. Always take it with morning and evening meals to lower the risk of nausea or vomiting.
Key Benefits of Exelon 3mg
How It Works
- Rivastigmine is a dual cholinesterase inhibitor that reversibly blocks acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase.
- Reduces breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain, increasing cholinergic transmission.
- This helps improve memory, attention, and other cognitive functions affected in dementia.
Dosage, Uses & Possible Side Effects
Dosage & Administration:
- Starting dose: 1.5mg twice daily with food.
- Increase by 1.5mg twice daily every 2–4 weeks if tolerated, to a maintenance dose of 3–6mg twice daily.
- Maximum dose: 6mg twice daily (12mg/day).
- Swallow capsules whole with a morning and evening meal to reduce GI side effects.
Uses:
- Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease dementia.
- Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately severe dementia in patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
Possible Side Effects:
- Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, weight loss, dizziness, headache.
- Serious: severe vomiting with oesophageal rupture, GI bleeding, bradycardia, syncope, seizures.
- Patches: skin reactions; risk of overdose if multiple patches are applied.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Take with morning and evening meals to lower the risk of nausea and vomiting.
Cognitive improvements typically become apparent after 8–12 weeks at the maintenance dose.
No. It does not cure or stop the disease, but helps manage symptoms and slow decline.
Skip it and resume the next scheduled dose. If treatment is interrupted for more than several days, restart at the lowest dose under medical advice.
Exelon 3mg capsule price in Pakistan at Medicine Store is ₨ 3,250.
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