Rivastigmine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɹɪv.əˈstɪɡˌmin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rivastigmine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₂ that increases acetylcholine levels by inhibiting the action of cholinesterase and is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₂ that increases acetylcholine levels by inhibiting the action of cholinesterase and is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tartrate, revastigmine, pyridostigmine, quilostigmine, neostigmine, donepezil.
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