Rivastigmine

**Definition:** A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.241.081.251.583.899

**Synonyms:** - (S)-N-Ethyl-3-((1-dimethyl-amino)ethyl)-N-methylphenylcarbamate