Rivastigmine Pharmacology
Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals - Ein Podcast von Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist - Donnerstags
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Rivastigmine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used in the management of certain dementias. I discuss rivastigmine pharmacology on this episode. Weight loss is a potential adverse effect of rivastigmine. It is important to monitor weights. Anticholinergic medications such as diphenhydramine can blunt the effects of rivastigmine. Rarely, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors like rivastigmine can cause bradycardia.
