RITAS 3MG CAPSULE 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Rivastigmine 3 mg
Manufacturer
TAS MED INDIA PVT LTD
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONRITAS 3MG contains Rivastigmine which belongs to the group of medicines called Cholinesterase inhibitors. It is used in adult patients for the management of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s dementia (progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions). It can also be used for the management of mild to moderately severe dementia (group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning) in adult patients with Parkinson’s disease (a brain disorder that ca
Uses
a gradual loss of muscle control). RITAS 3MG should be used with caution in patients with asthma, severe respiratory disease, impaired liver or kidney function and heart conditions such as irregular or slow heartbeat, heart attack or heart failure. Before taking RITAS 3MG inform your doctor if you had or have low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood, active stomach ulcer, difficulty in passing urine, seizures and low body weight (below 50kg). RITAS 3MG should be used in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. RITAS 3MG should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). The most common
How It Works
RITAS 3MG works by blocking the enzymes that break down acetylcholine (such as acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase). By blocking these enzymes, it allows levels of acetylcholine to be increased in the brain, which helps to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Directions for Use
Take RITAS 3MG as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of RITAS 3MG for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking RITAS 3MG are dizziness, loss of appetite, stomach problems such as nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, heartburn, weight loss, stomach pain and difficulty in sleeping. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF RITAS 3MGUsed in adult patients to manage: mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s dementia mild to moderately severe dementia with Parkinson’s disease HOW RITAS 3MG WORKSRITAS 3MG works by blocking the enzymes that break down acetylcholine (such as acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase). By blocking these enzymes, it allows levels of acetylcholine to be increased in the brain, which helps to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake RITAS 3MG as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of RITAS 3MG for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF RITAS 3MGCOMMON drowsiness, dizziness, headache loss of appetite, heartburn stomach problems such as nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea anxiety sweating weight loss stomach pain feeling agitated, trembling or feeling confused feeling tired or weak, generally feeling unwell accidentally falling feeling restless slow heartbeat, high blood pressure difficulty in sleeping increased saliva secretion and dehydration unusually slow movements or movements that cannot control UNCOMMON changes in liver functions poor control of movements low blood pressure RARE rash Stop taking RITAS 3MG and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: fits (seizures) chest pain or uneven heartbeat ulcers in the stomach or intestine parkinson’s disease symptoms such as stiff muscles, difficulty in carrying out movements and muscle weakness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYRITAS 3MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGRITAS 3MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness or somnolence (feeling sleepy) after taking RITAS 3MG. KIDNEYRITAS 3MG should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking RITAS 3MG. LIVERRITAS 3MG should be used with caution in patients having impaired liver function. Consult your doctor before taking RITAS 3MG. ALLERGYDo not take RITAS 3MG if you are allergic to rivastigmine or neostigmine or darunavir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSRITAS 3MG should be used with caution in patients with asthma or severe respiratory disease. Consult your doctor before taking RITAS 3MG. HEART DISEASERITAS 3MG should be used with caution in patients with heart disease such as irregular or slow heartbeat, heart attack or heart failure. Consult your doctor before taking RITAS 3MG. OTHERSBefore taking RITAS 3MG inform your doctor if you: had or have low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood had or have an active stomach ulcer had or have difficulty in passing urine had or have seizures have low body weight (below 50 kg) Use in pediatrics: There is no proper information regarding the use of this medicine in children. Consult the child’s doctor for advice to select suitable alternative therapy. Use in geriatrics: RITAS 3MG should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking RITAS 3MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug Interactions: Before taking RITAS 3MG inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: anticholinergic medicines such as oxybutynin, tolterodine (used to manage overactive bladder), dicyclomine (used to relieve stomach cramps or spasms) and trihexyphenidyl (used to manage parkinson’s disease) betablockers such as atenolol (used to manage high blood pressure, angina, and other heart conditions) timolol (used to manage glaucoma) diltiazem, sotalol, digoxin, pilocarpine (used to manage heart conditions) chlorpromazine, levomepromazine, sulpiride, sultopride, amisulpride, tiapride, veralipride, pimozide, haloperidol, droperidol (used to manage some mental health conditions) cisapride (used to manage stomach and gut problems) citalopram (used to manage depression) diphemanil (used to manage peptic ulcer and gastric hyperacidity) antibiotics such as erythromycin IV, moxifloxacin (used to manage bacterial infections) halofantrine (used to manage malaria) mizolastine (used to manage allergies) methadone (used to manage pain and heroin addiction) pentamidine (used to manage pneumonia) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of RITAS 3MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The symptoms of overdosage are decrease in the size of the pupils, flushing, stomach pain, difficulty in breathing, increase in phlegm, increased sweating, loss of control of bowel movements, incontinence, increased production of saliva or tear, changes in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and hearing, seeing and feeling things that are not there (hallucination), slow heartbeat and fainting, muscular weakness, twitching, fits, dizziness, shaking, headache, excessive sleepiness, confusion and a general feeling of discomfort. SYNOPSIS Drug : Rivastigmine Pharmacological Category : Cholinesterase Inhibitors Therapeutic Indication : Severe Alzheimer’s dementia and severe dementia with Parkinson’s disease in adults Dosage Forms : Capsule, Patch MORE INFORMATION Keep RITAS 3MG out of reach of children Store at room temperature