Rivadem 3mg Capsule
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 capsules in 1 strip
65.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Dementia in Parkinson's disease

COMPOSITION:
Rivastigmine (3mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Rivastigmine with alcohol can make you feel sleepy.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Rivadem 3mg Capsule is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Rivadem 3mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Rivadem 3mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Rivadem 3mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rivadem 3mg Capsule is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as close monitoring is advised while you are taking this medicine.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Rivadem 3mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Rivadem 3mg Capsule is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying liver disease as close monitoring is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Rivastigmine   3mg

Uses of Rivadem Capsule
Rivadem 3mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.

Uses of Folic Acid
Folic Acid is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.

How to use Rivadem Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rivadem 3mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How to use Folic Acid
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pregvom Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Rivadem Capsule works
Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease is due to disturbance of message signals in the brain. Rivadem 3mg Capsule works by increasing the levels of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals.

How Pregvom Plus Tablet works
Folic Acid is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Dyspepsia.

Common Nausea, Abdominal distension, Decreased appetite, Flatulence.

Expert advice for Rivadem Capsule

Apply one patch per day by pressing it firmly in place for at least 30 seconds to only one of the following locations: left upper arm or right upper arm, left upper chest or right upper chest (avoid breast), left upper back or right upper back, left lower back or right lower back.
Do not apply a new patch to that same location of skin twice within 14 days. 
Before you apply a patch, make sure that your skin is clean, dry and hairless, free of any powder, oil, moisturizer, or lotion that could keep the patch from sticking to your skin properly, free of cuts, rashes and/or irritations. Do not cut the patch into pieces.
Do not expose the patch to any external heat sources (e.g. excessive sunlight, saunas, solarium) for long periods of time. Make sure the patch does not loosen during any physical activities such as bathing, swimming or showering.
Replace the patch with a new one only after 24 hours. If you have not applied a patch for several days, do not apply the next one before you have talked to your doctor.
Take precautions if you have or had any of the following medical conditions: an irregular heartbeat, an active stomach ulcer, inflammation of the pancreas, difficulties in passing urine, seizures, asthma or a severe respiratory disease, trembling, low body weight, gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, being vomiting and diarrhea, impaired liver function, planning to undergo surgery, dementia or other decreased mental ability that is not caused by Alzheimer or Parkinson disease.
Do not drive or operate machinery as rivastigmine may cause fainting or severe confusion. 
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant.

Expert advice for Folic Acid

Do not take folic acid, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients.
Talk to your doctor, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does pilocarpine increase or decrease heart rate?
Pilocarpine can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate

Q. Does pilocarpine cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
Pilocarpine increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of pilocarpine

Q. Does pilocarpine help dry eyes?
Yes, pilocarpine helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears

Q. Does pilocarpine work?
Pilocarpine acts by increasing the activity of chemical acetylcholine, thereby, increasing the secretion from various glands including salivary glands and tear glands. Due to its cholinergic effect, it also constricts the pupil of the eye and improves the outflow of aqueous humor (fluid in within the eye) contributing to reduction in eyeball pressure

Q. Does pilocarpine cause blurred vision/hair loss?
Yes, pilocarpine causes blurred vision. But it does not cause hair loss

Q. How does pilocarpine affect heart rate?
Pilocarpine decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine

Q. How does pilocarpine lower intraocular pressure?
Pilocarpine lowers intraocular pressure by constricting the ciliary muscle of the eyes, therefore increasing the outflow of fluid (aqueous humor) from posterior part of the eye.

Q. Does folic acid contain iron?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins

Q. Can I take folic acid with iron supplement?
It does not contain iron and can be taken with iron supplement

Q. Does vitamin D have folic acid?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins and it does not have Vitamin D

Q. Is folic acid good for everyone/skin/health/polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)/hair loss/anemia?
Everyone needs folic acid for good health. It is good for skin, hair, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and anemia. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the use of folic acid

Q. What is Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB tablet used for?
Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB are the trade names for active drug folic acid. Folvite contains only folic acid which is a component of the B group of vitamins. While Fol123/ Folvite MB, in addition to folic acid also has other forms of vitamin B. In addition folic acid is also used for prevention of folate deficiency caused by some medicines (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital and primidone used to treat epilepsy), folate deficiency caused by long-term red blood cell damage or kidney dialysis However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid

Q. How long can I take folic acid for?
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration

Q. Does folic acid have side effects increase weight/acidity?
Folic acid may have rare side effect like acidity, while it has no known effect on weight gain

Q. Can I take folic acid with birth control?
Folic acid supplementation does not affect birth control, and can be taken if you are suffering from anemia due to folic acid deficiency However, always follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid

Q. Can I take folic acid with methotrexate/warfarin/calcium/metformin/antibiotics?
Folic acid may interact with medicines such as methotrexate/sulfonamide antibiotics (sulfasalazine, cotrimoxazole etc). It has no known effect if taken with warfarin/calcium/ metformin.

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