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Mestinon is a cholinesterase inhibitor
used to treat myasthenia gravis. It may also be used to treat
other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Where can I order Mestinon from?
Can I buy Mestinon at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can
buy Mestinon at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept
an order for Mestinon from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both
U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase
Mestinon and when you order Mestinon it will be delivered
with express shipping.
WHAT IS
MESTINON (pyridostigmine bromide,USP)
AND HOW DOES MESTINON WORK?
MESTINON is an orally active cholinesterase inhibitor. MESTINON
prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine pronounced "a cee til
coline" by allowing more acetycholine to accumulate. Acetylcholine
is the chemical that sends nerve impulses to the muscle. With
more acetylcholine, there is more control of voluntary functions
such as eye movements, limited strength, swallowing and breathing.
WHAT DISEASE DOES MESTINON
TREAT?
MESTINON is useful in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. After
nearly 50 years of use, MESTINON continues to be used as the
first line of therapy in the treatment of myasthenia gravis.
THE RIGHT DOSE OF MESTINON FOR YOU
The size and frequency of the Mestinon dosage must be adjusted
to the needs of the individual patient. Follow carefully the
prescribed dose regimen. Record the response after each Mestinon
dose for the initial period of taking MESTINON, or in times
of instability of your myasthenia gravis weakness, to help your
physician adjust the dose. Take care to discuss dosage changes
with your physician since too much MESTINON can result in extreme
muscle weakness.
POSSIBLE MESTINON ADVERSE REACTIONS and PRECAUTIONS
The most common side effects of MESTINON include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, abdominal cramps, increased salivation & tearing
and increased bronchial secretions. Additional side effects
of MESTINON are muscle twitching, muscle cramps and weakness.
MESTINON is mainly eliminated unchanged by the kidney. Therefore,
lower doses may be required in patients with renal (kidney)
disease. The safety of MESTINON during pregnancy or lactation
in humans has not been established nor has the safety and effectiveness
in pediatric patients. Although failure of patients to show
improvement with MESTINON may reflect underdosage, it can also
be caused by overdosage. Conventional MESTINON tablets
each contain 60 mg pyridostigmine bromide; each tablet
also contains: lactose, silicon dioxide and stearic acid.
MESTINON Syrup:
One teaspoon of raspberry flavored syrup contains 60 mg of pyridostigmine
bromide. In addition to pyridostigmine bromide, each teaspoon
of MESTINON Syrup contains 5% alcohol, glycerin, lactic acid,
sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose, FD&C Red #40, FD&C
Blue #1, flavors and water. MESTINON Syrup permits accurate
dosage adjustment for children and "brittle" (fragile) myasthenic
patients who require fractions of 60 mg doses. It is more easily
swallowed, especially in the morning by patients with swallowing
difficulties.
MESTINON Timespan Tablets
contain 180 mg pyridostigmine bromide. Timespan Tablets are
a slow release dosage form. In addition to pyridostigmine bromide,
each Timespan tablet contains carnauba wax, corn-derived proteins,
magnesium stearate, silica gel and tribasic calcium phosphate.
As with most timed release dosage forms, MESTINON Timespan should
not be crushed or broken into pieces. A broken Timespan tablet
may disturb the timed release mechanism and could result in
immediate release instead of slow release of the pyridostigmine
bromide.
STORAGE OF MESTINON TABLETS AND TIMESPAN
MESTINON Tablets and Timespan are very hygroscopic
pronounced "hi gro ska pic" which means they readily pick up
and retain moisture. Moist MESTINON tablets may become mottled
or discolored or crumble easily. Moisture affects the appearance
of MESTINON but it does not alter the effectiveness of the drug.
Do not store Mestinon tablets in bathrooms or kitchens where
there is a higher incidence of moisture in the air.
MESTINON tablets are packaged in a bottle of 100 or 500 tablets.
MESTINON Timespan is packaged in a bottle of 30 Mestinon tablets
and should be dispensed in the package provided. Do not remove
the desiccant(s) (a small canister containing a drying agents)
from any MESTINON prescription bottle.
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