Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rivastigmine
noun
/ˌrɪvəˈstɪɡmiːn/
Definition
Rivastigmine is a medication used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed rivastigmine to help manage the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Rivastigmine is administered in the form of capsules or a transdermal patch.
- Patients taking rivastigmine reported improved memory and cognitive skills.
Meaning
It works by increasing the levels of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which helps improve cognitive function.
Synonyms
- Exelon
- acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
