It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pyrostig. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pyrostig is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pyrostig is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Pyrostig may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pyrostig may reduce the sharpness of your eyesight and therefore your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or oper...
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CAUTION
Pyrostig should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pyrostig may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pyrostig in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Pyrostig 60mg Tablet
Introduction
Pyrostig is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis (a disease causing muscle weakness and tiredness), paralytic ileus (paralysis of intestinal muscles), post-operative urinary retention and reversal of effect of skeletal m...
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Uses of Pyrostig
Myasthenia gravis
Paralytic ileus
Post-operative urinary retention
Reversal of effect of skeletal muscle relaxant after surgery
Side effects of Pyrostig
Common
Nausea
Excessive salivation
Diarrhea
Blurred vision
Breathlessness
Watery eyes
Abdominal pain
Altered frequency of urination
Sweating
Headache
Dizziness
Runny nose
Heartburn
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Muscle twitching
Weakness
Muscle cramp
How to use Pyrostig
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pyrostig is to be taken empty stomach.
How Pyrostig works
Pyrostig increases the levels of acetylcholine (chemical messenger) which allows free transmission of signals across the nerves and muscles.
What if you forget to take Pyrostig?
If you miss a dose of Pyrostig, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Pyrostig for treatment of myasthenia gravis.
It may also be used to treat inactivity of the muscle in the intestines (paralytic ileus) and difficulty in passing urine (urinary retention...
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Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Overdosing can result in extreme muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Inform your doctor if you have an existing kidney problem, parkinson's disease, asthma, or stomach disorders.
Oral
Myasthenia gravis
Adult: 30-120 mg in divided doses, up to a total daily dose of 0.3-1.2 g.
Paralytic ileus and postoperative urinary retent...
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Child Dose
Oral
Myasthenia gravis
Child: <6 yr Initially, 30 mg; 6-12 yr Initially, 60 mg. Doses are repeated throughout the day up to a usual total daily dose...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Lower initial dose may be needed, titrate to desired effect.
Contraindication
Mechanical GI or urinary obstruction.
Mode of Action
Pyridostigmine bromide facilitates impulse transmission across the myoneural junction by inhibiting the destruction of acetylcholine by acetylcholines...
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, increased peristalsis and bronchial secretions, miosis, excessive salivation and sweating, abdominal cramps, bradycardia,...
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Interaction
May exacerbate night vision problems w/ anti-glaucoma drugs. Antagonises the effect of non-depolarising muscle relaxants (e.g. pancuronium, vecuronium...
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