GRAVITOR 180MG TAB SR

Overview

GRAVITOR 180MG TAB SR is a Schedule H drug.

GRAVITOR 180MG TAB SR is composed of: PYRIDOSTIGMINE (180.0 MG)

Pyridostigmine affects chemicals in the body that are involved in the communication between nerve impulses and muscle movement. Pyridostigmine is used to treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. It is also used in military personnel who have been exposed to nerve gas.

Usage

PYRIDOSTIGMINE is generally used to treat: Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

GRAVITOR 180MG TAB SR is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for GRAVITOR 180MG TAB SR and its Constituents

Caution needed for patients with history of kidney impairment, pregnancy and breastfeeding, epilepsy, bronchial asthma, slow heartbeat, abnormal heart rhythms, recent coronary occlusion, overactive thyroid, peptic ulcer, recent bladder/intestinal surgery. Care should be taken in the use of atropine for counteracting side effects. It may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PYRIDOSTIGMINE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Eyes Blurred Vision, Drooling, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Common Side-Effects

PYRIDOSTIGMINE : Diarrhoea, Runny Nose, Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Small (constricted) Pupils, Frequent Urination

Serious Side-Effects

PYRIDOSTIGMINE : Dizziness, Weakness (generalized)

Rare Side-Effects

PYRIDOSTIGMINE : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PYRIDOSTIGMINE can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Asthma, COPD, Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Heart Disease, Parkinsonism, Peptic Ulcer, Seizure, Hyperthyroidism

Technical Classification

PYRIDOSTIGMINE is categorized as: CHOLINERGIC MUSCLE STIMULANTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives for GRAVITOR 180MG TAB SR

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

GRAVITOR 180MG TAB SR

INR 282 for 10 TABLET SR

PYRIDOSTIGMINE 180.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DISTINON 60MG TAB	INR 77.79 for 10 TABLETS	PYRIDOSTIGMINE 60 MG
MUSTONE 60MG TAB	INR 75 for 10 TABLETS	PYRIDOSTIGMINE 60.0 MG
MYESTIN 30MG TAB	INR 113.45 for 10 TABLETS	PYRIDOSTIGMINE 30.0 MG
MYGRIS 60MG TAB	INR 77.86 for 10 TABLETS	PYRIDOSTIGMINE 60.0 MG
PYODISTIG 60MG TAB	INR 133 for 10 TABLETS	PYRIDOSTIGMINE 60.0 MG
PYRIDOSTIGMINE		PYRIDOSTIGMINE
PYRISTIG 60MG TAB	INR 115 for 10 TABLETS	PYRIDOSTIGMINE 60.0 MG
TROSTIGMIN 60MG TAB	INR 89.95 for 10 TABLETS	PYRIDOSTIGMINE 60.0 MG