Profen and Exelon drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Profen (ibuprofen) and Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate). Common drug interactions include dyspnoea among females and anaemia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Profen and Exelon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 69 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Profen?
Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,311 Profen users. Check the latest studies of Profen.
What is Exelon?
Exelon has active ingredients of rivastigmine tartrate. It is often used in alzheimer's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 11,060 Exelon users. Check the latest studies of Exelon.
69 people who take Profen and Exelon together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Profen and Exelon, by gender? *:
female:
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Vomiting
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Disorientation (disability in which the senses of time, direction, and recognition of people and places)
- General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Pyelonephritis (inflammation of kidney caused by bacteria)
- Multiple sclerosis relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath)
- Sweating increased (excess sweating)
- Aphagia (inability or refusal to swallow)
male:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Pneumonia
- Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
- Haemorrhage (bleeding)
- Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
- Injury
- Lymphadenopathy (disease or enlargement of lymph nodes)
- Ocular icterus (presence of jaundice seen in the sclera of the eye)
- Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
What are the common drug interactions of Profen and Exelon, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Anxiety
- Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
- Arteriosclerosis (thickening and hardening of arteries)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Balance disorder
- Bone lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Dementia (madness): 9 people, 13.04%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 7 people, 10.14%
- High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 8.70%
- Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 6 people, 8.70%
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 7.25%
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 7.25%
- Parkinson's Disease: 4 people, 5.80%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Profen and Exelon:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Profen:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Exelon:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Profen and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Exelon and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen and rivastigmine tartrate (the active ingredients of Profen and Exelon, respectively), and Profen and Exelon (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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