Prostigmin (Neostigmine) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Prostigmin Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Prostigmin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

PROSTIGMIN®
(neostigmine bromide) Structural Formula Illustration

Prostigmin (neostigmine) is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of myasthenia gravis. Its greatest usefulness is in prolonged therapy where no difficulty in swallowing is present. In acute myasthenic crisis where difficulty in breathing and swallowing is present, the parenteral form (neostigmine methylsulfate) should be used. The patient can be transferred to the oral form as soon as it can be tolerated.

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What is Prostigmin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Prostigmin Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe diarrhea;
seizure (convulsions);
feeling light-headed, fainting;
vision problems; or
fast, slow, or uneven heartbeats.

Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

sweating or urinating more than usual;
drooling, water...

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What is Prostigmin Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Prostigmin Consumer Information: Uses

Neostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). It works by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in your body. Acetylcholine is needed for normal muscle function.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Taking this medication with food or milk may help to decrease side effects.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Talk with your doctor about how you respond to the medicat...

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