rivastigmine
[rɪˈvæstɪɡmiːn]
nounfemininepl: rivastigminas
rivastigmina
1. A medication used to treat cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia by inhibiting the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain
The doctor prescribed rivastigmine to help slow the cognitive decline in her Alzheimer's disease.
O médico prescreveu rivastigmina para ajudar a desacelerar o declínio cognitivo na doença de Alzheimer dela.
2. A cholinesterase inhibitor drug available in oral capsule, liquid, or transdermal patch form
Rivastigmine patches are often preferred by patients who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Os adesivos de rivastigmina são frequentemente preferidos por pacientes que têm dificuldade em engolir comprimidos.
Rivastigmine is a pharmaceutical term with consistent usage across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil and Portugal, it is primarily encountered in clinical and pharmaceutical contexts. The drug is commonly marketed under the brand name 'Exelon' in English-speaking countries and maintains the same commercial name in Portuguese-speaking regions. It represents modern pharmaceutical treatment for neurodegenerative diseases and is typically discussed in medical, geriatric, and neurological settings.
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