Amygra Tablets Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Pyridostigmine Bromide
Used For
Myasthenia Gravis
How it works
This medicine belongs to a group of medicines known as cholinesterase inhibitors. Cholinesterase inhibitors stop the excessive activity of cholinesterase and in this way help muscles to work properly.
Amygra Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Pyridostigmine Bromide
Side Effects
Visual disturbance, producing more tears than usual an irregular heart beat, heart block, low blood pressure, fainting ,producing more phlegm than usual combined with constriction of the airways,feeling sick, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, producing more saliva than usual , rash , excessive sweating , muscle weakness and twitching, shaking, muscle cramps , sudden, compelling urge to urinate.
Drug Interactions
This medicine may interact with medicines known as steroids or other immunosuppressant medicines , medicines known as antimuscarinics (e.g. atropine, hyoscine) , medicines containing methylcellulose , antibiotics , medicines to treat an irregular heart beat.
Indication
It is used for the treatment of myasthenia gravis. In patients who suffer from myasthenia gravis the muscles quickly become tired and weak and, in severe cases, the muscles may become paralysed.
When not to Use
Dont take this medicine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to pyridostigmine or you are constipated or cannot urinate.
Amygra Tablets Precautions
Precaution
Tell your doctor if you Suffer from asthma or have other chest problems such as wheeziness, difficulty in breathing or chronic cough or have recently had coronary obstruction (heart attack), have a slow heart beat or any other heart condition.
Amygra Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
This medicine may reduce the sharpness of your eyesight and therefore your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machines if this medicine affects your ability to see clearly.
Warning 2
Tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine. It can stop the effect of some medicines used to relax muscles during surgery (e.g. pancuronium, vencuronium).
Warning 3
Don’t take this medicine if you have low blood pressure, have a stomach ulcer, have epilepsy, have Parkinson’s disease or have kidney problems.
Amygra Tablets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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