Exelon Patch and Lumacaftor and ivacaftor

• Generic Name: rivastigmine
• Dosage Forms: capsules and oral solution, patch, extended release
• 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: ivacaftor / lumacaftor
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orkambi

Lumacaftor and ivacaftor combination is used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 2 years of age and older. It is only used for patients who have two copies of F508del mutation in their CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Your doctor will use a test to check for the mutation before you receive the medicine.

Lumacaftor and ivacaftor is available only with your doctor's prescription.