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Pyridostigmine
How Pyridostigmine works
Pyridostigmine increases the levels of chemical messengers which allows free transmission of signals across the nerves and muscles.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal cramp, Excessive salivation, Diarrhoea
Usage
Pyridostigmine is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, paralytic ileus, post-operative urinary retention and reversal of effect of skeletal muscle relaxant after surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Pyridostigmine a narcotic/steroid/ immunosuppressant/ anticholinesterase?Pyridostigmine is parasympathomimetic and not a narcotic/ steroid/immunosuppressant. It acts by inhibiting the enzyme called as acetylcholinesterase
Q. What is Pyridostigmine/ Pyridostigmine bromide/Pyridostigmine 60 mg is used for?Pyridostigmine is used to treat neuromuscular disease characterized by very weak muscles and unusual tiredness (myasthenia gravis), paralytic ileus and postoperative urinary retention, reversal of neuromuscular blockade
Q. What class is Pyridostigmine?Pyridostigmine belongs to the group of medicines called parasympathomimetics
Q. Does Pyridostigmine cause weight gain?Pyridostigmine causing weight gain is very rare. However consult your doctor if you experience such side effect
Q. How does Pyridostigmine work/ treat myasthenia gravis?It works by inhibiting the enzyme called as acetylcholinesterase and thus allows free transmission of nerve impulses across the neuromuscular junction.
