Distinon Tablet
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Uses of Distinon Tablet:
Myasthenia gravis, Paralytic ileus, Post-operative urinary retention
Composition of Distinon Tablet:
Pyridostigmine 60mg
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Description
Myasthenia gravis, Paralytic ileus, Post-operative urinary retention
Uses
Pyridostigmine is generally used in treatment of myasthenia gravis, paralytic ileus, post-operative urinary retention and reversal of effect of skeletal muscle relaxant after surgery
Side effects
- Abdominal cramp
- Diarrhoea
- Excessive salivation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Pyridostigmine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Pyridostigmine is to be taken with food.
How it works
Pyridostigmine increases the levels of chemical messengers which allows free transmission of signals across the nerves and muscles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Pyridostigmine a narcotic/steroid/ immunosuppressant/ anticholinesterase?
Pyridostigmine is parasympathomimetic and not a narcotic/ steroid/immunosuppressant. It acts by inhibiting the enzyme called as acetylcholinesterase
Q. What is Pyridostigmine/ Pyridostigmine bromide/Pyridostigmine 60 mg is used for?
Pyridostigmine is used to treat neuromuscular disease characterized by very weak muscles and unusual tiredness (myasthenia gravis), paralytic ileus and postoperative urinary retention, reversal of neuromuscular blockade
Q. What class is Pyridostigmine?
Pyridostigmine belongs to the group of medicines called parasympathomimetics
Q. Does Pyridostigmine cause weight gain?
Pyridostigmine causing weight gain is very rare. However consult your doctor if you experience such side effect
Q. How does Pyridostigmine work/ treat myasthenia gravis?
It works by inhibiting the enzyme called as acetylcholinesterase and thus allows free transmission of nerve impulses across the neuromuscular junction.
Pyridostigmine is parasympathomimetic and not a narcotic/ steroid/immunosuppressant. It acts by inhibiting the enzyme called as acetylcholinesterase
Q. What is Pyridostigmine/ Pyridostigmine bromide/Pyridostigmine 60 mg is used for?
Pyridostigmine is used to treat neuromuscular disease characterized by very weak muscles and unusual tiredness (myasthenia gravis), paralytic ileus and postoperative urinary retention, reversal of neuromuscular blockade
Q. What class is Pyridostigmine?
Pyridostigmine belongs to the group of medicines called parasympathomimetics
Q. Does Pyridostigmine cause weight gain?
Pyridostigmine causing weight gain is very rare. However consult your doctor if you experience such side effect
Q. How does Pyridostigmine work/ treat myasthenia gravis?
It works by inhibiting the enzyme called as acetylcholinesterase and thus allows free transmission of nerve impulses across the neuromuscular junction.
Expert Advice
- Do not start or continue the Pyridostigmine medication if you are allergic to Pyridostigmine or any other ingredient in the medicine.Do not take Pyridostigmine if you have recently had coronary obstruction (heart attack); slow heart beat or any other heart condition; asthma; or stomach ulcer.Avoid taking Pyridostigmine if you have fits (epilepsy) or Parkinson’s disease; an overactive thyroid gland; bladder or bowel obstruction.
Product Details
SKU: PC-38422
Product Description: Distinon Tablet is manufactured by Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Distinon Tablet is manufactured by Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
