Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for myasthenia gravis in adults
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, increased saliva / sweating, runny nose, decreased pupil size, or increased urination may occur
Common side effects of Mestinon include: nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, increased saliva /mucus, decreased pupil size, increased urination
What are the side effects of Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of The side effects of MESTINON are most commonly related to overdosage and generally are of two varieties, muscarinic and nicotinic
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Pyridostigmine
Precautions
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088 Pyridostigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravis
2 g daily in divided doses, it is inadvisable to exceed a total daily dose of 450 mg in order to avoid acetylcholine receptor down-regulation; patients requiring doses exceeding 450 mg daily will usually require input from a specialised neuromuscular service
The muscles around the eyes are commonly affected first
Mild side effects of Mestinon can include: digestive side effects, such as: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Review side effects, drug interactions, warnings, precautions, storage, dosage, breasstfeeding, and pregnancy safety information prior to use
Pyridostigmine inhibits acetylcholine by competing for You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345
Benzyl alcohol may cause severe and sometimes deadly side effects in newborns or infants
Pyridostigmine is poorly absorbed in the gut and does not cross the blood-brain barrier
Applies to: prednisone and Mestinon (pyridostigmine) PredniSONE may reduce the effects of pyRIDostigmine in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, at least temporarily
However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects
After several days of starting pyridostigmine, patients should note whether they are experiencing side effects - commonly diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, slowed heart rate, excessive salivation or sweating
Pyridostigmine should be administered by IV injection only by adequately trained individuals familiar with the drug’s actions, characteristics, and risks
A typical starting dose of pyridostigmine for adults and older adolescents is 30 mg three times a day
) Mestinon has an average rating of 6
(AUST R 13749)