Rivastigmine Tartrate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The tartrate salt form of rivastigmine, a phenylcarbamate derivative exhibiting cognitive stimulating property. Although the mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated, rivastigmine tartrate may bind reversibly to cholinesterase, thereby decreasing the breakdown of acetylcholine and enhancing cholinergic function.

**Synonyms:** - Carbamic Acid, Ethylmethyl-, 3-((1S)-1-(dimethylamino)ethyl)phenyl Ester,(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate(1:1) - Exelon - RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE - SDZ-ENA 713