Rivamer 3 Capsule- 10
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Manufactured By Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition Rivastigmine (3mg)
Package Size ( 10 Capsule in a strip )
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Rivamer 3 Capsule is used to treat mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive illness that gradually affects memory and thinking. It is also used for dementia-associated Parkinson’s disease. It does not cure these illnesses but may help improve memory, awareness, and other symptoms.
Your doctor will explain how to take Rivamer 3 Capsule. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose may change from time to time to suit your individual needs. You may take it with food, preferably at night before going to bed. It can take up to a few weeks for symptoms to improve so keep taking your medicine regularly. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, indigestion, and weakness. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to the Rivamer 3 Capsule. If they are severe or will not go away, you should contact your doctor.
Before using Rivamer 3 Capsule, you should tell your doctor if you’ve ever had heart problems, stomach ulcers, epilepsy, or asthma. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. During pregnancy, this medicine should only be taken if it is advised.
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Q: Does pilocarpine increase or decrease heart rate?
A: Pilocarpine can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate
Q: Does pilocarpine cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
A: Pilocarpine increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of pilocarpine
Q: Does pilocarpine help dry eyes?
A: Yes, pilocarpine helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears
Q: Does pilocarpine work?
A: Pilocarpine acts by increasing the activity of chemical acetylcholine, thereby, increasing the secretion from various glands including salivary glands and tear glands. Due to its cholinergic effect, it also constricts the pupil of the eye and improves the outflow of aqueous humor (fluid in within the eye) contributing to reduction in eyeball pressure
Q: Does pilocarpine cause blurred vision/hair loss?
A: Yes, pilocarpine causes blurred vision. But it does not cause hair loss
Q: How does pilocarpine affect heart rate?
A: Pilocarpine decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine
Q: How does pilocarpine lower intraocular pressure?
A: Pilocarpine lowers intraocular pressure by constricting the ciliary muscle of the eyes, therefore increasing the outflow of fluid (aqueous humor) from posterior part of the eye.