Mestinon Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Pyridostigmine Br

Indications/Uses

Myasthenia gravis. Paralytic ileus & post-op urinary retention.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Myasthenia gravis Adult 30-120 mg daily. Childn 6-12 yr 60 mg daily, <6 yr 30 mg daily. Doses should be increased gradually in increments of 15-30 mg daily. Paralytic ileus & post-op urinary retention Adult 60-240 mg daily. Childn 15-60 mg daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to bromides. GI or urinary obstruction. Bronchial asthma.

Special Precautions

Bradycardia, recent coronary occlusion, hypotension, vagotonia, peptic ulcer, epilepsy, parkinsonism. Lower doses in renal disease. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, diarrhea, abdominal cramps.

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Drug Interactions

Potentiates actions of morphine derivatives & barbiturates.

MIMS Class

Neuromuscular Disorder Drugs

ATC Classification

N07AA02 - pyridostigmine ; Belongs to the class of anticholinesterase. Used as parasympathomimetics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Mestinon sugar-coated tab 60 mg

Packing/Price

150's

Mestinon

pyridostigmine bromide

Manufacturer:

Transfarma Medica Indah

Marketer:

A Menarini