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Gravitor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Secondary and off-label uses of Gravitor have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Gravitor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gravitor as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gravitor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Gravitor's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gravitor related warnings talks about Gravitor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gravitor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Peptic Ulcer, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gravitor have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Gravitor with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Gravitor, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gravitor is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Gravitor safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gravitor. If you are pregnant, do not take Gravitor without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gravitor safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Gravitor for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gravitor on the Kidneys?
Gravitor rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gravitor on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Gravitor on the liver, information on safety of Gravitor for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Gravitor on the Heart?
You can take Gravitor without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gravitor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gravitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gravitor habit forming or addictive?
Gravitor does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gravitor as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gravitor is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gravitor cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gravitor
Taking Gravitor with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gravitor
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gravitor with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pyridostigmine Bromide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 108
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1067-1069