Name: Exelon™ Other Names: Rivastigmine tartrate Therapy Types: pharmacological Mechanisms: cholinesterase inhibitors Development Status: approved in U.S. FDA Phase: FDA approved

USES: Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate forms of a certain type of brain disorder (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease or to Parkinson's disease. This medication does not cure dement

Brand name: Exelon Generic name: Rivastigmine tartrate Why is Exelon prescribed? Exelon is used in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease causes physica

RIVASTIGMINE - ORAL (riv-uh-STIG-meen) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Exelon USES: Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It is also used t