Mestinon
Pyridostigmine tablets for myasthenia gravis. It slows the breakdown of the nerve chemical that makes muscles contract.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Pyridostigmine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 60mg
This listing uses Mestinon as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Mestinon vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Mestinon details
- Condition
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Alternative names
- pyridostigmine
- Therapeutic class
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Cholinesterase Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- orthostatic hypotension; post-polio syndrome
- Contraindications
- mechanical gastrointestinal or urinary tract obstruction
- Minor side effects
- nausea; salivation; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- muscle cramps; fasciculations; sweating
- Serious side effects
- cholinergic crisis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Atropine; Neostigmine; Succinylcholine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Patient summary
Pyridostigmine tablets for myasthenia gravis. It slows the breakdown of the nerve chemical that makes muscles contract.
Mechanism of action
Reversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase, sustaining acetylcholine availability at motor endplate receptor junctions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety in pregnancy is unconfirmed. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Mestinon is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Pyridostigmine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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