Exelon and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Exelon (rivastigmine).
Nicotine Rivastigmine
Minor Drug Interaction
The manufacturer has reported that nicotine use increases the oral clearance of rivastigmine by 23%. The mechanism of this interaction has not been reported. Because the dose of rivastigmine is individually titrated to tolerability, no specific rivastigmine dosage adjustments are recommended.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Exelon (rivastigmine)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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Exelon drug interactions
There are 395 drug interactions with Exelon (rivastigmine).
Exelon disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Exelon (rivastigmine) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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