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Rivastigmine Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Rivastigmine Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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.
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.
Released:
May 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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