Neurological Class

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Rivastigmine

Brand: Exelon (US/EU) / Rivamer (IN) / Rivastigmine (BD)

Class: Neurological

Subclass: Cholinesterase inhibitor (AChE + BuChE; pseudo-irreversible)

PK: t½ 1.5 hours | Clearance: renal
Max Dose: 12 day

moderate
AE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia/weight loss, dizziness, bradycardia, syncope, tremor; patch: application-site reactions

Rotigotine

Brand: Neupro (global)

Class: Neurological

Subclass: Dopamine agonist (non-ergot, transdermal patch)

PK: t½ 5.7 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 16 day

moderate
AE: Nausea, dizziness, somnolence, hallucinations, orthostatic hypotension, skin irritation at patch site