Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Rivastigmine patch use can result in increased bladder contractions, increased frequency of urination, and consequently contribute to increased fluid volume loss and hypotension. Rivastigmine patch use can also result in side-effects such as, increased sweating, which also can contribute to the fluid loss by other means. Individuals using diuretics for any reason can be at increased risk for excessive fluid volume [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Rivastigmine patch use can result in increased motility of the gut, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. These effects can be self-limiting and resolve in due course of time. Proper hydration measures and compliance with fluid resuscitation recommendations can help with preventing fluid volume loss. If you experience any further bothersome diarrhea following use of the patch, report it to your physician for [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Rivastigmine patch use carries the risk of lowering the heart rate and so, must be used with extreme caution in individuals with history of bradycardia. Individuals with history of compromised function of the pacemakers of the heart (SA and AV nodes), can present with further compromise of the pacemaker function, secondary to use of Rivastigmine patch. This can lead to episodes [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Wash your hands with soap and water after each handling of the patch. Do not rub eyes or handle any food without washing your hands, after handling the Rivastigmine patch. Undue exposure of eyes to the medication can result in redness and irritation of the eyes. Rinse the eyes with water to wash the drug away, to prevent any dangerous side-effects. [...]

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 [...]