Synonyms: Ena 713 free base | Exelon®
rivastigmine is an approved drug (FDA (2000), EMA (1998))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Marketed formulations may contain rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate (PubChem CID 14254240).
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease [1]. Rivastigmine-induced cholinesterase inhibition may also be beneficial in vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). A Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with Parkinson's disease appears to show that rivastigmine (compared to placebo) improves gait dysfunction and decreases the likelihood of falls [2], by ameliorating the underlying cholinergic deficit which contributes to gait and cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson's sufferers. This study is registered with the ISRCTN registry (ID ISRCTN19880883). The study does not address the question of whether the difference between the rivastigmine and placebo groups was due to increased falls in the placebo group as opposed to decreased falls in the rivastigmine group. |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |