rivastigmine

FDA Drug Profile — Rivastigmine, Exelon

rivastigmine is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 13 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including Rivastigmine, Exelon. Available dosage forms: patch, extended release, patch, powder.

Drug Details

Generic Name
rivastigmine
Brand Names
Rivastigmine, Exelon
Application Number
NDA022083
Sponsor
Sandoz Inc
NDC Codes
13
Dosage Forms
PATCH, EXTENDED RELEASE, PATCH, POWDER
Routes
TRANSDERMAL
Active Ingredients
RIVASTIGMINE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONSAND USAGE Rivastigmine tartrate is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor indicated for treatment of: • Mild-to-moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type (AD) ( 1.1 ) • Mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Alzheimer's Disease Rivastigmine tartrate capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type (AD). 1.2 Parkinson's Disease Dementia Rivastigmine tartrate capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease (PD).