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Mestinon Syrup Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pyridostigmine bromide 60mg/5mL; raspberry flavor; alcohol 5%.
Pharmacological Class
Cholinesterase inhibitor.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—100, 500; Syrup—pt; Timespan—100
Manufacturer
Mestinon Syrup Indications
Indications
Myasthenia gravis.
Mestinon Syrup Dosage and Administration
Adult
Usually: 600mg daily in divided doses.
Children
Not recommended.
Mestinon Syrup Contraindications
Contraindications
Intestinal or urinary obstruction.
Mestinon Syrup Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Mestinon Syrup Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Bronchial asthma. Monitor for cholinergic and myasthenic crisis, differentiate and treat (see literature). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Mestinon Syrup Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Mestinon Syrup Interactions
Interactions
Reversal of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. Antagonized by atropine.
Mestinon Syrup Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, increased salivation and bronchial secretions, miosis and diaphoresis, muscle cramps, fasciculation and weakness.
Mestinon Syrup Clinical Trials
See Literature
Mestinon Syrup Note
Not Applicable
Mestinon Syrup Patient Counseling
See Literature
