Pyridostigmine Br (Pyridostigmine Br)
Overview of Pyridostigmine Br
Pyridostigmine (Br) is a quaternary ammonium cholinesterase inhibitor. Pyridostigmine (Br) is a muscular stimulant. It has longer duration of action than that of neostigmine. Pyridostigmine (Br) is used in the chronic management of myasthenia gravis.Pyridostigmine (Br) is also used to reverse the actions of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers after surgery. Pyridostigmine was approved by the FDA in 1955.
Indication of Pyridostigmine Br
Pyridostigmine Br is primarily indicated in conditions like Myasthenia gravis, Paralytic ileus, Urinary retention, Urinary retention.
Contraindication of Pyridostigmine Br
Pyridostigmine (Br) is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction,Urinary obstruction.
Side Effects of Pyridostigmine Br
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Pyridostigmine (Br), which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Anxiety, Epilepsy, Disorientation, Loss of consciousness.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Pyridostigmine (Br) include Bradycardia, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sweating, Abdominal pain, Salivation, Depolarizing block.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pyridostigmine (Br) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include SweatingX.
Precautions of Pyridostigmine Br
Pyridostigmine should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing stomach disorders, kidney or urinary problems, ulcers, asthma, epilepsy, heart diseases, thyroid disorders or allergies especially to bromides or anticholinesterases. Notify the doctor if this medication appears to be losing its effect. In some cases, people become insensitive to the medication and it must be stopped for a brief period. It should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.