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Exelon

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Exelon is a brand name for the drug rivastigmine. Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor drug employed in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It operates by restoring the balance of certain brain chemicals responsible for memory and thought. It is also prescribed in the treatment of mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. For complete information, see the Rivastigmine WisdomCard.

What is Exelon?

• WebMD: Exelon Oral
• Mayo Clinic: Rivastigmine (Oral Route)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via Medline Plus): Rivastigmine
• RxList; Exelon
• Drugs.com: Exelon
• Drug Digest: Exelon Oral Solution

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5 Latest Headlines on Exelon

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Company Information on Exelon

• Novartis: About Novartis
• Wikipedia: Novartis

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