Monday, July 9, 2007

FDA approves first skin patch for Alzheimer's

This MSNBC piece has exciting news for seniors relating to Alzheimer's:

The drug in the patch, called Exelon or rivastigmine, is the same as that now available in capsule form but provides a regular and continuous dose throughout the day, according to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Since the drug enters the bloodstream directly, the patch also eliminates some of the gastrointestinal side effects associated with the drug when swallowed.

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