Exelon and Stivarga

• Generic Name: rivastigmine
• Dosage Forms: capsules and oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Exelon

Exelon (rivastigmine) improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical that is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical.

Exelon is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

Exelon is not a cure for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

The use of Exelon in in patients under 18 years of age is not recommended.

• Generic Name: regorafenib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Stivarga

Stivarga (regorafenib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Stivarga is used to treat colorectal cancer and liver cancer. It is also used to treat a rare type of tumor that can affect the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.

Stivarga is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without success.