# rivastigmine

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɹɪv.əˈstɪɡˌmin/

## Definitions
1. A drug C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₂ that increases acetylcholine levels by inhibiting the action of cholinesterase and is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

## Etymology
From riva- (of known origin) + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rivastigmine