Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Rivastigmine patch can only slow down the cognitive decline, thus improving the symptoms of Alzheimer's and is not a permanent cure for the condition. Continue having the Rivastigmine patch on as ordered, even if you experience improvement with the symptoms of compromised cognition and memory. Abrupt discontinuation on Rivastigmine patch can result in reverting of symptoms of poor cognition, diminishing memory, [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Rivastigmine patch use can result in contraction of bronchial smooth muscle. Caution must be observed, especially in individuals with history of asthma and COPD, to prevent any exacerbation of the respiratory conditions. Individuals can present with progressively compromised endurance, increasing shortness of breath, and emergency situations, secondary to exacerbation of breathing difficulty. Observing compliance with use of prescribed inhaler and nebulizer [...]

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 [...]