Generic name:pyridostigmine [ py-rid-o-STIG-meen ]
Brand names: Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan
Drug class:Cholinergic muscle stimulants
What is Mestinon?
Mestinon affects chemicals in the body that are involved in the communication between nerve impulses and muscle movement.
Mestinon is used to treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. It is also used in military personnel who have been exposed to nerve gas.
Mestinon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Mestinon if you you have a bladder or bowel obstruction.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Mestinon if you are allergic to it, or if you have a bladder or bowel obstruction.
To make sure you can safely take Mestinon, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
asthma; or
kidney disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Mestinon will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Mestinon.
It is not known whether pyridostigmine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Mestinon is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Mestinon?
Follow all directions on your prescript...
