Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                                            [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Rivastigmine patch as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Rivastigmine patch use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Individuals can present with red itchy rash, due to contact dermatitis, at the site of application of the patch. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to use Rivastigmine patch as follows: Do not open the sealed pouch containing the medication patch, until ready to use. 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 Rivastigmine patch for the duration prescribed without fail. Change the patch as ordered. Usually, Rivastigmine patch is changed every 24 hours. Confirm with your physician [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Rivastigmine patch as follows: Rivastigmine patch contains Rivastigmine, which is a medication enhancing the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is one of the various other neurotransmitters in the brain, helping to promote memory and cognition. Acetylcholine synthesized and secreted in the brain is partly utilized by nerves called cholinergic nerves, for impulse transmission, helping for memory and cognition. The unutilized [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon pathophysiology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as follows: A number of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, play a significant role in regulating various body functions like memory, mood, behavior, and body movements. These neurotransmitters in the brain have to be finely balanced to promote optimal body functions. Any disturbance in their regulation can lead to compromised memory, cognition, depression, anxiety, and altered muscle mechanics [...]