Pyridostigmine



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  • Contains / Salt: Pyridostigmine


Pyridostigmine Information



Pyridostigmine Benefits & Uses

Pyridostigmine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Pyridostigmine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pyridostigmine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pyridostigmine safe for pregnant women?


    Pyridostigmine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Pyridostigmine without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Pyridostigmine safe during breastfeeding?


    Pyridostigmine may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pyridostigmine on the Kidneys?


    Pyridostigmine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pyridostigmine on the Liver?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Pyridostigmine on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Pyridostigmine on the Heart?


    You can take Pyridostigmine without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Pyridostigmine with Other Drugs

Pyridostigmine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Pyridostigmine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyridostigmine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Pyridostigmine

  • Is this Pyridostigmine habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Pyridostigmine is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pyridostigmine can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Pyridostigmine is safe for use.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Pyridostigmine in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Pyridostigmine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pyridostigmine


    Taking Pyridostigmine with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pyridostigmine


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pyridostigmine with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pyridostigmine Bromide

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 108

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1067-1069



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