rivastigmine

English

Etymology

From riva- (of known origin) +‎ -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

Pronunciation

Noun

rivastigmine (uncountable)

  1. (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.

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