NEOSTIGMINE

Overview

NEOSTIGMINE is a Schedule H drug.
This medication is a cholinesterase inhibitor, prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis. It inhibits the chemicals, which brings non-communication between the nervous and the muscular system. Neostigmine enhances the muscular movements in case of Myasthenia Gravis condition. 
which help to increase a natural chemical in your body that stimulates muscle movement

Usage

NEOSTIGMINE is generally used to treat: Myasthenia Gravis, Paralytic Ileus
NEOSTIGMINE can address symptoms like: Arms Weakness, Legs Weakness, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered), Slurred Speech, Eyes Drooping Eyelid, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Swallowing, Fatigue (tiredness), Muffled Voice

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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 < 2month

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?

Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

• Use this medicine (neostigmine tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else’s drugs.
• You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time in case of a surgery.
• Use neostigmine with caution if you have epilepsy, bronchial asthma, bradycardia, recent coronary occlusion, vagotonia, hyperthyroidism, cardiac arrhythmias, peptic ulcer.
• Avoid taking large doses of neostigmine in situations where there might be an increased absorption rate from the intestinal tract.
• Use with caution when neostigmine is given along with anticholinergic drugs because of decreased GI motility.Do not drive or operate machinery as neostigmine can cause blurred vision or impaired thinking.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking neostigmine as it may worsen the side effects.
• Take precautions while taking neostigmine as over dosage of neostigmine can cause extreme muscle weakness.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NEOSTIGMINE over-dosage can result in: Constipation, Difficulty Urinating, Dry Mouth, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils

Common Side-Effects

NEOSTIGMINE : Diarrhoea, Vision Problems, Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Dry Mouth, Difficulty Sleeping, Excessive Mouth Watering, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Irregular Heartbeat

Serious Side-Effects

NEOSTIGMINE : Anaphylaxis, Blood Pressure, Low, Respiratory Failure, Asthma, Flatulence, Fainting, Difficulty Breathing, Joint Pain, Frequent Urination, Body Excessive Sweating

Disease Interactions

NEOSTIGMINE can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, COPD, Asthma, Parkinsonism, Peptic Ulcer, Seizure

Technical Classification

NEOSTIGMINE is categorized as:

• CHOLINERGIC MUSCLE STIMULANTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
• MISCELLANEOUS GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NEOSTIGMINE as Ingredient

GLYCOPYROLATE AND NEOSTIGMIN 0.5MG/2.5MG INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 2.5 MG, GLYCOPYRROLATE 0.5 MG
MYO PYROLATE INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 2.5 MG, GLYCOPYRROLATE 0.5 MG
MYOSTIGMIN 0.5MG/ML INJ 1ML	NEOSTIGMINE 0.5 MG/ML
MYOSTIGMIN 2.5MG INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 2.5 MG
NEOMINE 0.5MG INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 0.5 MG
NEOMINE 2.5MG INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 2.5 MG
NEOTAGMIN INJ	NEOSTIGMINE
NEOTROY 0.5MG INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 0.5 MG
NEOTROY INJ	NEOSTIGMINE
PYROTROY NEO INJ	NEOSTIGMINE , GLYCOPYRROLATE
STIMIN G 0.5MG/2.5MG INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 2.5 MG, GLYCOPYRROLATE 0.5 MG
TILSTIGMIN 0.5MG INJ	NEOSTIGMINE 0.5 MG
TILSTIGMIN 15MG TAB	NEOSTIGMINE 15.0 MG