Basic Information on Mestinon
Mestinon is recommended in treatment of myasthenia gravis, a severe muscular disorder. Muscles become abnormally weak in persons suffering from myasthenia gravis. A neurotransmitter by name Acetylcholine is produced at the ends of nerve fibers. The muscles become weak when this chemical compound breaks down. Brand or generic Mestinon acts by preventing acetylcholine from breaking down and strengthens the muscles. The medicine is recommended for treatment of myasthenia gravis in adults. Safety aspects relating to its use in children have not been established.
Precautions/ Side Effects for Mestinon
Pyridostigmine is the important ingredient of Mestinon drug. Sometimes the desired improvement in the condition may not be immediately apparent. Even excess-dosage can delay the benefits or in fact may lower the efficacy of brand or generic Mestinon. Therefore, it is essential that you do not increase the dosage unless advised by the doctor. Inform your doctor if you have any problems in the kidneys. The medicine needs to be administered in lower dosages and strengths in such cases.
Consult your doctor if you suffer from urinary or intestinal obstruction or bronchial asthma before using brand or generic Mestinon. The medication may be slow to show signs of improvement when atropine is added to the treatment schedule to counter the side effects. Do not increase the dosage on your own when this happens. Allow sufficient and judicious amount of time for the doctor to study the progress and act further. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom because moisture discolors the tablet.
Serious side effects with brand or generic Mestinon/Pyridostigmine are generally rare. But obtain medical advice if you notice fresh cramps in the muscles, difficulty in swallowing, heartbeat becoming slower or breathlessness. Minor reactions during the treatment with brand or generic Mestinon are; increased urination, sweating, increase in salivation, pupils becoming smaller.
Mestinon Dosage
In mild cases, the recommended dosage is one to six tablets each of 60 mg per day. In severe cases, 25 tablets at suitable and spaced intervals will be necessary per day. The side effects will be less if you take the medicine with milk or food but you can take it without food also if occasion arises. The frequency and the dosage depend on the individual need. Follow the doctor’s prescription.
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