Rivastigmine (Tradename: Exelon and Exelon Patch) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and cognitive-enhancing medication. It is used in the treatment of dementias and neurodegenerative disorders.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are indicated in:
Rivastigmine is also indicated for the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia. Rivastigmine also shows some promising results in patients with traumatic brain injury with moderate to severe memory deficits.[2]
The most common side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors are procholinergic (opposite of anticholinergic) include: