Neostigmine Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Neostigmine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Neostigmine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Neostigmine Pronunciation : NEE-oh-STIG-meen ICD Code : Y51.1 Therapeutic Classification : Cholinergic AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Neostigmine
India :
Myostigmin (5ml) |
Myo -pyrolate |
Tilstigmin (1ml) |
Neostigmine |
Tilstigmin (0.5mg/mL) |
Neostigmine (AHPL) (0.5mg/mL) |
Ostig |
Myostigmin |
Beemine (5ml) |
Tilstigmin (15mg)
International :
Prostigmin.
Why is Neostigmine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a cholinesterase inhibitor, prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis. It inhibits the chemicals, which brings non-communication between the nervous and the muscular system. Neostigmine enhances the muscular movements in case of Myasthenia Gravis condition.When should Neostigmine not be taken? (Contraindications)
It is not prescribed in patients with mechanical intestinal obstruction or urinary tract obstruction, peritonitis; known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Neostigmine?
Oral/IV: The recommended dose is 15 mg to 375 mg per day in divided doses.How should Neostigmine be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, and solution for injection.What are the warnings and precautions for Neostigmine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with epilepsy, bronchial asthma, slow heart beat, recent heart attack, low blood pressure, over activity or irritability of the vagus nerve, increased level of thyroid hormone, recent intestinal or bladder surgery, kidney impairment, abnormal heart rhythm, peptic ulcer, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Inform the doctor if you experience symptoms like muscular weakness and respiratory paralysis. Clear difference need to be made between the symptoms caused due to excess dosage of anticholinesterase drugs and Myasthenia Gravis condition. Avoid excess dosage
What are the side effects of Neostigmine?
Most Common- Increased salivation, sweating, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.Central Nervous System- Dizziness, convulsions, loss of consciousness, drowsiness, headache, speech disorder and vision changes.
Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm, circulatory arrest, fainting and low blood pressure.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, respiratory depression, respiratory arrest and asthma.
Skin- Rash and hives.
Gastrointestinal - Flatulence and increased peristalsis.
Genitourinary- Increased urinary frequency.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps and joint pain.
Miscellaneous- Excessive sweating, flushing and weakness.
Potentially Fatal- Anaphylaxis.
