Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using exelon patch as follows: Use the patch as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency of using this patch without consulting your doctor. Use the exelon patch for the duration prescribed without fail. Do not forget to remove the old patch before applying the new one. This helps to avoid forgetting the removal of old patch and consequent overdose with medication. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Exelon patch as follows: Exelon patch use can result in lowering of seizure threshold and precipitation of seizure activity, Exelon patch must be used with extreme caution in individuals with history of seizure disorder, with close watch maintained for any new or relapse of seizure episodes. The active ingredient of the patch, Rivastigmine, is rapidly and extensively metabolized by enzymes in the liver, to inactive metabolites that are [...]

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 [...]