Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Exelon patch as follows: Exelon patch use can result in increased bladder contractions, increased frequency of urination, and consequently contribute to increased fluid volume loss and hypotension. Exelon patch must be used with caution in individuals with history of urge incontinence, as it can significantly increase the frequency of accidents. Individuals using diuretics for any reason can be at increased risk for excessive fluid volume deficit and low [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Exelon patch as follows: Exelon patch use can result in contraction of bronchial smooth muscle and increased effort of breathing. Individuals can present with progressively compromised endurance, increasing shortness of breath, and emergency situations, secondary to exacerbation of breathing difficulty. Individuals with history of asthma and COPD, following use of exelon patch, can present with exacerbation of the respiratory conditions and so, must be used with extreme caution. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Exelon patch as follows: Do not use Exelon patch, if you ever manifested any allergic response to use of the patch or to use of the active ingredient of the patch, Rivastigmine. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with use of Exelon patch, report it to your physician or [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Exelon patch as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Increased acetylcholine activity with exelon patch use can result in lowering of seizure threshold and precipitation of seizure activity. Individuals with history of seizures can be at increased risk for this side-effect with use of exelon patch.  Cholinergic side-effects Exelon patch works by promoting the activity of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter that helps to promote memory and cognition. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Exelon patch as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Increased acetylcholine activity with exelon patch use can result in increased bladder contractions. Individuals can present with frequency of urination, which can contribute to fluid volume loss and hypotension. Proper hydration measures and compliance with fluid resuscitation recommendations can help with preventing fluid volume loss and episodes of hypotension.  Respiratory side-effects Increased acetylcholine activity with exelon patch use can result in [...]