Open AccessRivastigmine From Capsules to Patch
Author(s) -
Carl Sadowsky,
Joseph L. Micca,
George T. Grossberg,
Drew M. Velting
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
primary care companion to cns disorders/the primary care companion for cns disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2155-7772
pISSN - 2155-7780
DOI - 10.4088/pcc.14r01654
Subject(s) - rivastigmine , medicine , dementia , disease , donepezil
To discuss the pharmacology, mechanism of action, and chemical properties of the cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI) rivastigmine; to provide a rationale for transdermal delivery and supportive clinical data, along with practical guidance on rivastigmine patch use in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia.