Rivastigmine transdermal and Vancocin

• Generic Name: rivastigmine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Exelon

Rivastigmine transdermal (skin patch) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

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.

Rivastigmine transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: vancomycin
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Vancocin, FIRST-Vancomycin, Vancocin HCl Pulvules, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Firvanq, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50

• It is used to treat diarrhea caused by a bacterial infection called C diff.
• It is used to treat a type of bowel infection.