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Prostigmin

Prostigmin is used for:

Treating myasthenia gravis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Prostigmin is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by improving the transmission of nerve impulses in muscles so that the muscles are better able to work.

Do NOT use Prostigmin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Prostigmin
• you are taking procainamide, a quinine derivative (eg, quinidine), or succinylcholine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Prostigmin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Prostigmin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a heart blockage, a slow heartbeat, a blockage of the intestines, or a urinary tract obstruction or infection

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Prostigmin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• General anesthetics (eg, cyclopropane), procainamide, or quinine derivatives (eg, quinidine) because they may decrease the effectiveness of Prostigmin
• Beta-blockers (eg, propanolol) or succinylcholine because side effects may be increased by Prostigmin

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Prostigmin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Prostigmin :

Use Prostigmin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Prostigmin may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• If you miss a dose of Prostigmin , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Prostigmin .

Important safety information:

• Prostigmin may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or fainting. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Prostigmin . Using Prostigmin alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Prostigmin .
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Prostigmin during pregnancy. It is unknown if Prostigmin is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Prostigmin , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Prostigmin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Abdominal cramps; diarrhea; difficulty speaking; dilation of pupils; dizziness; drowsiness; excess saliva; frequent urination; gas; headache; increased sweating; joint pain; muscle twitching; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; itching; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fainting; increased muscle weakness; interrupted breathing; irregular heartbeat; seizures; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; cold sweating; difficulty swallowing; panic; severe anxiety; stomach cramps; vomiting.

Store Prostigmin at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Prostigmin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Prostigmin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Prostigmin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Prostigmin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.