Exelon (Rivastigmine Oral Solution) and Topcare Nicotine Gum
Determining the interaction of Exelon (Rivastigmine Oral Solution) and Topcare Nicotine Gum and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:The manufacturer has reported that nicotine use increases the oral clearance of rivastigmine by 23%. The mechanism of this interaction has not been reported. Because the dose of rivastigmine is individually titrated to tolerability, no specific rivastigmine dosage adjustments are recommended.
- "Product Information. Exelon (rivastigmine)" Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ.
Generic Name: rivastigmine
Brand name: Exelon
Synonyms: Exelon
Generic Name: nicotine
Brand name: Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Commit, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS
Synonyms: Nicotine Gum and Lozenges, Nicotine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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