RIVASTIGMINE-ORAL (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: anticholinergic drugs (e.g., tolterodine, atropine, scopolamine, benztropine, diphenhydramine), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), succinylcholine, neostigmine, bethanechol. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe nausea, dizziness, weakness, increased sweating or salivation, trouble breathing, seizures, unusually slow heart rate.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood in feces) may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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