Mestinon Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Patient Counseling Information MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Pyridostigmine Br

Indications/Uses

Myasthenia gravis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-3 tab/drag bd-qds. Total daily dose: 5-20 tab/drag. Childn 6-12 yr 60 mg, may increase in increments of 15-30 mg daily until max improvement is obtained; <6 yr Initially 30 mg, may increase in increments of 15-30 mg daily until max improvement is obtained. Total daily dose: 30-360 mg.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Intestinal or urinary tract mechanical obstruction.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Renal disease. Pregnancy. Avoid use during lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, increased peristalsis & bronchial secretion, salivation & lacrimation, bradycardia & miosis; muscle spasms, twitches & weakness.

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Drug Interactions

Antagonized curare-like non-depolarising muscle relaxants. Counteracted cholinergic effects by atropine.

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Action

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MIMS Class

Neuromuscular Disorder Drugs

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Patient Counseling Information

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Mestinon drag 60 mg

Packing/Price

150's

Mestinon

pyridostigmine bromide

Manufacturer:

A. Menarini

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma