Pyridostigmine Benefits & Uses

Pyridostigmine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pyridostigmine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pyridostigmine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pyridostigmine is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Bradycardia

Moderate

Blurred vision

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal cramp
Excessive mouth watering
Diarrhoea

Pyridostigmine Related Warnings

Is the use of Pyridostigmine safe for pregnant women?

Pyridostigmine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Pyridostigmine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pyridostigmine safe during breastfeeding?

Pyridostigmine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Pyridostigmine on the Kidneys?

Pyridostigmine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pyridostigmine on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Pyridostigmine on the liver, information on safety of Pyridostigmine for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pyridostigmine on the Heart?

Pyridostigmine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pyridostigmine with Other Drugs

Pyridostigmine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amoxapine

Atropine

Moderate

Amikacin

Amitriptyline

Bacitracin

Pyridostigmine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyridostigmine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperthyroidism
Asthma
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Peptic Ulcer
Parkinson's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pyridostigmine

Is this Pyridostigmine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pyridostigmine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pyridostigmine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pyridostigmine is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pyridostigmine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pyridostigmine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pyridostigmine

Taking Pyridostigmine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyridostigmine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pyridostigmine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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