Rivamer 3 mg Capsule

Rivamer 3 mg Capsule contains 3 mg of rivastigmine in each capsule. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat mild to moderate dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease, and it may help improve or stabilize thinking and memory symptoms in some patients. Rivamer 3 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and comes in a strip/box of 10 capsules.

How it works: Rivastigmine helps block the breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory, attention, and learning. In capsule form, Rivamer 3 mg Capsule is taken by mouth and works throughout the body to help support cholinergic activity in the brain.

Rivamer 3 mg Capsule is a higher capsule strength than Rivamer 1.5 mg Capsule, so it is typically used after a doctor has assessed tolerance to the lower strength or decided that a higher maintenance dose is appropriate. It is not usually the first dose for everyone; doctors may choose Rivamer 3 mg Capsule when a patient needs more symptom control and can better tolerate rivastigmine-related stomach side effects.

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Mild to moderate dementia symptoms
• Memory and thinking support
• Help with daily functioning in selected patients

• Swallow Rivamer 3 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take it with food to help reduce nausea and stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has set a regular schedule.
• If you miss a dose, follow your doctor’s directions or the package instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.
• If you have not taken rivastigmine for several days, ask your prescriber before restarting, because the dose may need to be reassessed.

Each Rivamer 3 mg Capsule provides 3 mg of rivastigmine per capsule. The number of capsules taken per day depends on your doctor’s plan; rivastigmine is commonly taken twice daily with food, and the dose is increased only as tolerated. The maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber for each patient, so use Rivamer 3 mg Capsule exactly as directed rather than adjusting it on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rivastigmine may include:

• Nausea, which may be more noticeable at this 3 mg strength
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue

• Use caution if you have a history of slow heart rate, fainting, arrhythmia, or heart disease.
• Tell your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, GI bleeding, or frequent vomiting.
• This capsule may cause dizziness or weakness, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Use caution with asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems.
• Tell your prescriber about liver problems or kidney problems before using Rivamer 3 mg Capsule.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness, nausea, or dehydration in some patients.
• Do not start, stop, or restart rivastigmine without medical guidance, especially after missed doses.

• Other cholinesterase inhibitors or similar Alzheimer’s medicines
• Anticholinergic medicines such as oxybutynin or some antihistamines
• Beta-blockers or other medicines that can slow the heart rate
• Succinylcholine or similar anesthesia medicines
• Alcohol, which may worsen dizziness or stomach upset

Store Rivamer 3 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.