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Find out more about BNF interactions information 55 interactions Acebutolol Both Pyridostigmine and Acebutolol can increase the risk of bradycardia
Mestinon is also used in military personnel who have been exposed to nerve gas
4-6 It has also been approved for use by military personnel as a pretreatment for exposure to the chemical nerve Use WebMD's Drug Interaction Checker tool to find and identify potentially harmful and unsafe combinations of prescription medications by entering two or more drugs in question
There are 75 drugs known to interact with Mestinon (pyridostigmine), along with 7 disease interactions
Of the total drug interactions, 2 are major, and 72 are moderate
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If your child has been given this medicine (pyridostigmine tablets), ask the doctor for information about the benefits and risks
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Parenteral administration of high doses of certain antibiotics may intensify or produce neuromuscular block through their own pharmacologic A potential interaction between the antimalarial drug mefloquine and pyridostigmine bromide exists through a possible additive effect on the gastrointestinal tract
Chemically, pyridostigmine bromide is 3-hydroxy-1-methylpyridinium bromide dimethylcarbamate
Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants
PYRIDOSTIGMINE (peer id oh STIG meen) treats myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscles to easily weaken or fatigue
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Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
Amifampridine: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors may enhance the therapeutic effect of Amifampridine
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Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
Pyridostigmine is used to treat the following conditions: Dysautonomia (off-label) Myasthenia Gravis
The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine
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Moderate Adult 30-120 mg, doses to be given at suitable intervals throughout day; usual dose 0
2,7,8 Therefore, lower doses may be required in patients with renal disease, and treatment should be based on titration of drug dosage to effect
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Nerve Agent Pretreatment
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Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
A total of 75 drugs are known to interact with Mestinon: 2 major drug interactions (4 brand and generic names) 73 moderate drug interactions Summary: Drug interactions are reported among 109 people who take Magnesium and Mestinon
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With muscle weakness, you may experience symptoms such as droopy eyelids, double vision, and fatigue (low energy)
This drug can interact with other medications
Side Effects 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 Both Pyridostigmine and Verapamil can increase the risk of bradycardia
Other drugs may interact with pyridostigmine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products
prednisone pyridostigmine Edit list (add/remove drugs) Consumer Professional Interactions between your drugs Moderate predniSONE pyRIDostigmine Applies to:
Myasthenia gravis is a condition where your muscles become easily tired and weak
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4–6 It has also been approved for use by
Amifampridine: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors may enhance the therapeutic effect of Amifampridine
Nerve Agent Pretreatment
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If your child has been given this medicine (pyridostigmine tablets), ask the doctor for information about the benefits and risks
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For example, taking a cough medicine ( antitussive) and a drug to help you sleep (sedative Find information on Pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol) in Davis’s Drug Guide including dosage, side effects, interactions, nursing implications, mechanism of action, half life, administration, and more
These medicines may also interact with certain foods or diseases
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Supplied in the Gulf War as 21-tablet blister pack, with prescribed dosage as one 30-mg tablet every 8 hours
(See 'Dose and titration' above
It has been used for more than 40 years in the routine treatment of myasthenia gravis and may be used following surgery in the reversal of neuromuscular blockade (Williams, 1984)
Pyridostigmine should be administered by IV injection only by adequately trained individuals familiar with the drug’s actions, characteristics, and risks