Symptomatic control of myasthenia gravis 1 mL (0.5 mg) SC/IM, subsequent doses based on individual's response. Prevention of post-op distension & urinary retention 0.5 mL (0.25 mg) SC/IM immediately post-op. Repeat 4-6 hrly for 2-3 days. Treatment of post-op distension 1 mL (0.5 mg) SC/IM as required. Treatment of urinary retention 1 mL (0.5 mg) SC/IM. If urine does not occur w/in 1 hr, patient should be catheterized. After the bladder has been emptied, continue w/ 0.5 mg inj 3 hrly for at least 5 inj. Reversal of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade 0.5-2 mg slow IV, repeated as required.
Contraindications
Mechanical intestinal or urinary tract obstruction, peritonitis.
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