G-Neostigmine500mcg/ml
Injection
Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE G-Neostigmine may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR G-Neostigmine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the deve... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED G-Neostigmine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the bab... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether G-Neostigmine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate a... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION G-Neostigmine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of G-Neostigmine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED G-Neostigmine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of G-Neostigmine may not be n... View More |
Introduction
G-Neostigmine is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis (a disease causing muscle weakness and tiredness), paralytic ileus (... View More
Uses of G-Neostigmine
- Myasthenia gravis
- Paralytic ileus
- Post-operative urinary retention
- Reversal of effect of skeletal muscle relaxant after surgery
Side effects of G-Neostigmine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramp
- Diarrhea
How to use G-Neostigmine
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. G-Neostigmine may be taken... View More
How G-Neostigmine works
G-Neostigmine is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. When taken by mouth it increases the level of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the brain, ... View More
What if you forget to take G-Neostigmine?
If you miss a dose of G-Neostigmine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to ... View More
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you have an existing kidney problem, parkinson's disease, asthma, or stomach disorders.
Indication
Myasthenia gravis, Paralytic ileus, Post-op urinary retention, Reversal of nondepolarising neuromuscular blockade
Adult Dose
Parenteral Myasthenia gravis Adult: 0.5-2.5 mg by IM or SC inj, doses are given at intervals according to response up to a total daily dose of 5-20 mg... View More
Child Dose
Parenteral Myasthenia gravis Child: <12 yr 0.2-0.5 mg, repeated at suitable intervals throughout the day. Paralytic ileus and postoperative urinary... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment may be required.
Contraindication
Mechanical GI or urinary tract obstruction, peritonitis.
Mode of Action
Neostigmine reversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase and thus potentiates the nicotinic and muscarinic effects of acetylcholine. This facilitates the tr... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ bronchial asthma, CV disorders (e.g. bradycardia, recent MI, hypotension), peptic ulcer disease, vagotonia, epilepsy, parkinsonism, hyperthyr... View More
Side Effect
Allergic: Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis Neurologic: Dizziness, convulsions, loss of consciousness, drowsiness, headache, dysarthria, miosis and vi... View More
Interaction
May reduce effects of anticholinergics. May increase effects of cholinergic agonists. Increased risk of bradycardia with digoxin, diltiazem, verapamil o... View More
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