Dr Reddy's rolls out generic Alzheimer's drug - Pharmaceutical Business review

23 Sep 2011

Dr Reddy’s rolls out generic Alzheimer’s drug

Indian drug maker Dr Reddy's Laboratories has rolled out Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules (1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg and 6mg) for treating Alzheimer's disease.

The company’s Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules are the generic version of Novartis’ Exelon Capsules.

Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor which helps in treating mild to moderate dementia in patients with Alzheimer or Parkinson disease.

Dr Reddy’s Rivastigmine tartrate capsules 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg and 6mg strengths are available in 60 count bottles.

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