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Exelon |
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- Description - |
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Exelon is used in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer'sdisease. Alzheimer's disease causes physical changes in the brain thatdisrupt the flow of information and interfere with memory, thinking, andbehavior. By boosting levels of the chemical messenger acetylcholine,Exelon can temporarily improve brain function in some Alzheimer's sufferers,though it does not halt the progress of the underlying disease. Exelon maybecome less effective as the disease progresses. |
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Abdominal pain,accidental injury,anxiety,aggression,confusion,constipation,depression,diarrhea,dizziness,drowsiness,fainting,fatigue,flu-like symptoms,gas,hallucinations,headache,high blood pressure,increased sweating,indigestion,inflamed nasal passages,insomnia,loss of appetite,nausea,tremor,unwell feeling,urinary infection,vomiting,weakness,weight loss |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Drugs that control spasms, such as Bentyl, Donnatal, and Levsin.
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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One Health PLaza Building 415 Room1014C |
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East Hanover, NJ 07936 |
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USA |
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