Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows:
- Do not open the sealed pouch containing the medication patch, until ready to use.
- Rotate the sites of Rivastigmine patch application, as applying the patch at the same site can result in skin irritation and erythema. Apply the new patch to a different skin area to prevent skin irritation. Irritated and erythematous portions of the skin can have increased blood supply and application of the Rivastigmine patch to these sites can result in quicker absorption of the drug, thus leading to compromised therapeutic benefits and toxic effects. Try avoiding the same site for Rivastigmine patch application, for atleast one week, before reusing the site.
- Change the patch at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the use of patch. Compliance with the time of applying the patch will also help to maintain ideal levels of the medication in the blood, which can contribute towards desired therapeutic results.
