Mestinon
Active Ingredient(s): PyridostigmineFDA Approved: * April 6, 1955
Pharm Company: * VALEANT PHARM INTL
Category: Myasthenic Syndrome
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Mestinon Overview
Pyridostigmine is a medication used to treat myasthenia gravis.[1] It is also used together with atropine to end the effects of neuromuscular blocking medication of the non-depolarizing type.[2] It is typically given by mouth but can also be used by injection.[2] The effects generally begin within 45 minutes and last up to 6 hours.[2] Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, and abdominal pain.[2&...
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Recent Mestinon Forums:
Is this the right drug for me?
I would like to hear what side effects others have while taking this medication, I'm not sure if I was prescribed this medication for the right reason. ## I have Myasthenia Gravis and, have been on it since 1999. It helps my muscles through out the day and, also my eyes. I don't know what you are taking it for....Side effects esp. when you just start it is having to go to the bathroom a lot, then it tends to go away after getting adjusted to it. It may make you groggy, it just depends on the person...and, reason taken. I used to live in Concord, California but now live in Clovis, New Mexico and, miss the area Hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Kathy Lynne Cook
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I would like to hear what side effects others have while taking this medication, I'm not sure if I was prescribed this medication for the right reason. ## I have Myasthenia Gravis and, have been on it since 1999. It helps my muscles through out the day and, also my eyes. I don't know what you are taking it for....Side effects esp. when you just start it is having to go to the bathroom a lot, then it tends to go away after getting adjusted to it. It may make you groggy, it just depends on the person...and, reason taken. I used to live in Concord, California but now live in Clovis, New Mexico and, miss the area Hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Kathy Lynne Cook
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Pyridostigmine
- Injection: 5mg/ml
- Syrup: 60mg/5ml
- Tablet: 60mg
- Tablet, Extended Release: 180mg
NDC Database Records for Mestinon: (3 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0187-3010 Mestinon 60 mg Oral Tablet by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
- 0187-3012 Mestinon 60 mg/5ml Oral Syrup by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
- 0187-3013 Mestinon 180 mg Extended Release Tablet by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Other drugs which contain Pyridostigmine or a similar ingredient: (2 results)
- PYRIDOSTIGMINE 2 discussions
- REGONOL Pyridostigmine
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Mestinon prescribed for Neurocardiogenic Syncopy
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