SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Exelon

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Exelon

Exelon has 97 Side Effects total
49 are Life Threatening
15 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Exelon

Exelon is also known by the generic name Rivastigmine

USES:
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Exelon has 49 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Atrioventricular Heart Block - Atrioventricular Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Burning Stomach - Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Diarrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Diverticulitis - Diverticulitis of Gastrointestinal Tract is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Paranoia - Paranoid Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Supraventricular Premature Beats is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up Blood - Bloody Vomit is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Transient Ischemic Attack - Transient Cerebral Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Ulcer from Stomach Acid - Peptic Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Unable to Control Bowel Movement - Fecal Incontinence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Blockage - Urinary Tract Obstructive Uropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Exelon

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Exelon has 15 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Depression is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Exelon

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Exelon Drug-Drug Interactions

Exelon has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Exelon has interactions of serious seriousness with 378 drug(s). Exelon has interactions of moderate seriousness with 31 drug(s). Exelon has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Exelon has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Exelon.

Exelon Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Atrioventricular Block - Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Exelon.

Bronchial Asthma - Asthma is a contraindication of Exelon.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease is a contraindication of Exelon.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Exelon.

Extrapyramidal Disease - Extrapyramidal Reaction is a contraindication of Exelon.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Exelon.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Exelon.

Neuromuscular Blockade - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action is a contraindication of Exelon.

Sick Sinus Syndrome is a contraindication of Exelon.

Weight Loss is a contraindication of Exelon.

Contraindication Warnings

Anorexia - Loss of Appetite is a contraindication of Exelon.

Diarrhea is a contraindication of Exelon.

Nausea - Feel Like Throwing Up is a contraindication of Exelon.

Parkinsonism - Parkinson Symptoms is a contraindication of Exelon.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Exelon.

Urinary Tract Obstructive Uropathy - Urinary Tract Blockage is a contraindication of Exelon.

Vomiting - Throwing Up is a contraindication of Exelon.

Exelon has 10 related brands and strengths:

Exelon 1.5 Mg Cap Exelon 2 Mg/Ml Oral Soln Exelon 3 Mg Cap Exelon 4.5 Mg Cap Exelon 6 Mg Cap Rivastigmine 1.5 Mg Cap Rivastigmine 2 Mg/Ml Oral Soln Rivastigmine 3 Mg Cap Rivastigmine 4.5 Mg Cap Rivastigmine 6 Mg Cap

Exelon - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe or persistent nausea/vomiting, excessive sweating, very slow heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, seizures.

Contact poison control
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.