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Rivastigmine

Generic Name
Rivastigmine
Brand Names
Exelon, Nimvastid, Prometax, Rivastigmine Sandoz, Rivastigmine 1 A Pharma, Rivastigmine Hexal, Rivastigmine Actavis
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C14H22N2O2
CAS Number
123441-03-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PKI06M3IW0

Overview

Rivastigmine is a parasympathomimetic or cholinergic agent for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor that inhibits both butyrylcholinesterase and acetylcholinesterase.

Background

Rivastigmine is a parasympathomimetic or cholinergic agent for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor that inhibits both butyrylcholinesterase and acetylcholinesterase.

Indication

For the treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease or of the Alzheimer's type.

Associated Conditions

  • Dementia With Lewy Body Disease
  • Mild Dementia due to Parkinson's disease
  • Mild Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
  • Moderate Alzheimer's Type Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia due to Parkinson's disease

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Chartwell RX, LLC
62135-900
ORAL
1.5 mg in 1 1
10/6/2023
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
51991-796
ORAL
6 mg in 1 1
4/28/2022
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
51991-795
ORAL
4.5 mg in 1 1
4/28/2022
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
62756-146
ORAL
3 mg in 1 1
1/31/2019
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-1608
TRANSDERMAL
4.6 mg in 24 h
8/30/2023
Ajanta Pharma Limited
27241-092
ORAL
4.5 mg in 1 1
2/19/2018
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-063
ORAL
1.5 mg in 1 1
4/7/2022
Rebel Distributors Corp
21695-357
TRANSDERMAL
4.6 mg in 24 [USP'U]
3/24/2010
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-064
ORAL
3 mg in 1 1
4/7/2022
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-2065
TRANSDERMAL
4.6 mg in 24 h
12/20/2021

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
Exelon Patch 5 (4.6mg/24hr)
SIN13450P
PATCH, EXTENDED RELEASE
9mg/5cm2
4/28/2008
EXELON PATCH 15 (13.3mg/24hr)
SIN14500P
PATCH, EXTENDED RELEASE
27.000 mg
2/5/2014
EXELON CAPSULE 3 mg
SIN10036P
CAPSULE
3 mg
9/24/1998
EXELON CAPSULE 4.5 mg
SIN10037P
CAPSULE
4.5 mg
9/24/1998
Exelon Patch 10 (9.5mg/24hr)
SIN13451P
PATCH, EXTENDED RELEASE
18.00mg/10cm2
4/28/2008
EXELON CAPSULE 1.5 mg
SIN10035P
CAPSULE
1.5 mg
9/24/1998
EXELON CAPSULE 6 mg
SIN10038P
CAPSULE
6 mg
9/24/1998

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Rivastigmine Bitartrate Oral Solution
国药准字H20249583
化学药品
口服溶液剂
12/1/2024
Rivastigmine Bitartrate Oral Solution
国药准字H20244630
化学药品
口服溶液剂
8/5/2024
Rivastigmine Bitartrate Oral Solution
国药准字H20244273
化学药品
口服溶液剂
6/28/2024
Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
国药准字H20244948
化学药品
贴剂
9/19/2024
Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
国药准字HJ20200018
化学药品
贴剂
3/25/2025
Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
国药准字HJ20200019
化学药品
贴剂
3/25/2025
Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
国药准字HJ20230123
化学药品
贴剂
10/27/2023
Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
H20200019
化学药品
贴剂
6/2/2020
Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
国药准字HJ20230124
化学药品
贴剂
10/27/2023
Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
H20200018
化学药品
贴剂
6/2/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
RIVASTIGMINE AML PATCH 15 rivastigmine 13.3 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
273561
Medicine
A
1/25/2017
CHEMMART RIVASTIGMINE PATCH 10 rivastigmine 9.5 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
233736
Medicine
A
1/12/2016
RIVASTIG PATCH 10 rivastigmine 9.5 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
233739
Medicine
A
1/12/2016
RIVEXON PATCH 10 rivastigmine 9.5 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
233750
Medicine
A
1/12/2016
RIVASTIGMINE GxP PATCH 5 rivastigmine 4.6 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
233738
Medicine
A
1/12/2016
TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS RIVASTIGMINE PATCH 10 rivastigmine 9.5 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
233741
Medicine
A
1/12/2016
RIVASTIG PATCH 15 rivastigmine 13.3 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
273553
Medicine
A
1/25/2017
APO-RIVASTIGMINE PATCH 15 rivastigmine 13.3 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
273559
Medicine
A
1/25/2017
APO-RIVASTIGMINE PATCH 5 rivastigmine 4.6 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
233748
Medicine
A
1/12/2016
RIVASTIGMINE GxP PATCH 10 rivastigmine 9.5 mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachet
233734
Medicine
A
1/12/2016
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