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Exelon and Seizures

Result of checking the interaction of drug Exelon and disease Seizures for safety when used together.

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Exelon <> Seizures

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Cholinesterase inhibitors have been associated with convulsions and tremor. Therapy with cholinesterase inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with seizure disorders.

References:

Stewart GO "Convulsions after physostigmine." Anaesth Intensive Care 7 (1979): 283
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Exelon

Generic Name: rivastigmine

Brand Name: Exelon

Synonyms: n.a.

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