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Pyridostigmine

Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat myasthenia gravis. It improves the way nerves communicate with muscles, which may support muscle strength and control.

Mestinon

Myasthenia Gravis

60mg

Pyridostigmine tablets for myasthenia gravis. It slows the breakdown of the nerve chemical that makes muscles contract.

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Key points

  • The 60mg tablet is the only dosage form listed for pyridostigmine in this catalogue.
  • Valeant Pharmaceuticals originated the Mestinon brand, which is the sole product on this page.
  • The product is categorised under Pain & Anti-inflammatories and Hormone Therapy in the catalogue.

What pyridostigmine is used for

Pyridostigmine is listed for myasthenia gravis, a condition where the immune system disrupts communication between nerves and muscles. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical that carries signals between nerves and muscles, which may support muscle strength and control.

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