Precautions to be Exercised While using Rivastigmine Patch-8
Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: The active ingredient of the patch, Rivastigmine, is rapidly and extensively metabolized by enzymes in the liver, to inactive metabolites that are significantly excreted in the urine. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of rivastigmine could be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and [...]