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Mestinon
Aka: Mestinon- Indications
- Components
- Neostigmine
- Pyridostigmine
- Mechanism
- Anticholinesterase medications
- Dosing
- Mestinon 60-120 mg every 3-4 hours
- Doses exceeding 120 mg q3 hours are not more effective
- Adverse effects (Especially at higher dose)
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Muscle Fasciculations
- Eye tearing
- Efficacy
- Not often effective as monotherapy in Myasthenia Gravis