Rivastigmine Adverse Effects: Complete Heart Block

Authors

  • Xixi Amley, MD
  • Lou Mastrine, DO
  • Jason Esses, MD
  • Gerald Hollander, MD

Abstract

Context: Rivastigmine (Exelon), a brain selective cholinesterase inhibitor, is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) to improve cognitive functions.

Case Report: We report a case in which the addition of rivastigmine to memantine and metoprolol resulted in complete heart block and possibly predisposing a patient to syncope.

Conclusion: Rivastigmine should be used with caution, especially in patients with such structural heart diseases as aortic stenosis and those taking other medications that may contribute to bradycardia.

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Published

2010-10-31

How to Cite

Amley, MD, X., Mastrine, DO, L., Esses, MD, J., & Hollander, MD, G. (2010). Rivastigmine Adverse Effects: Complete Heart Block. North American Journal of Medicine and Science, 3(4). Retrieved from https://najms.com/index.php/najms/article/view/492

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Case Report