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Mestinon Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pyridostigmine bromide 60mg; scored tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Cholinesterase inhibitor.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—100, 500; Syrup—pt; Timespan—100
Manufacturer
Mestinon Indications
Indications
Myasthenia gravis.
Mestinon Dosage and Administration
Adult
Usually: 600mg daily in divided doses.
Children
Not recommended.
Mestinon Contraindications
Contraindications
Intestinal or urinary obstruction.
Mestinon Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Mestinon Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Bronchial asthma. Monitor for cholinergic and myasthenic crisis, differentiate and treat (see literature). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Mestinon Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Mestinon Interactions
Interactions
Reversal of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. Antagonized by atropine.
Mestinon Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, increased salivation and bronchial secretions, miosis and diaphoresis, muscle cramps, fasciculation and weakness.
Mestinon Clinical Trials
See Literature
Mestinon Note
Not Applicable
Mestinon Patient Counseling
See Literature
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