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Prostigmin | Valeant Canada LP (CA) | 15mg | 100 tablets | $69.00 | |
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Prostigmin | Valeant Canada LP (CA) | 15mg | 200 tablets | $130.00 | |
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Prostigmin | Valeant Canada LP (CA) | 15mg | 300 tablets | $190.00 | |
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Prostigmin | Valeant Canada LP (CA) | 15mg | 400 tablets | $250.00 |
This item requires a prescription from your doctor.
General Information On Prostigmin
Prostigmin is used for treating muscle-related diseases such as myasthenia gravis. The generic name of this drug is Neostigmine and it belongs to a category of para-sympathomimetic drugs. You can buy Prostigmin in oral tablet form. It works by interfering with the break down of acetylcholine, a natural substance that is required for normal functioning of our muscles. Neostigmine acts selectively on skeletal muscles only. It does not affect the central nervous system of the patient. This medicine can also be used for countering or reversing effects of other muscle relaxants.
Side Effects for Prostigmin
Some of the most commonly reported side effects of Prostigmin are drooling or watery eyes, increased urination or sweating, mild stomach pain, vomiting or nausea, dizziness, weakness, muscle cramps, headache, and joint pain. Most of these are side effects are mild in nature and they usually get better on their own as the patient’s body gets used to the medicine. In case any of these symptoms become severe, you should immediately stop using the medicine and seek medical help.
In addition to the above, in rare cases, this medicine may also cause some serious side effects. Uncommon but serious side effects of Neostigmine include severe diarrhea, seizure, vision problems, uneven heart beats, lightheadedness, or fainting. Take prompt action if you notice any of these symptoms. As soon as you notice any of the above, immediately contact your doctor and tell him about your symptoms.
Although this medicine does not commonly cause allergic reaction, you need to look out for symptoms like hives, rashes, swelling or itching on face, tongue, throat or lips, difficulty breathing or severe dizziness. Stop your medication and seek medical help if you notice any of the above.
Precautions
Your doctor will not advise you to buy Prostigmin if you have a serious condition of stomach such as peritonitis or if you have a bowel or bladder obstruction. He/she may ask you to take special tests and may alter your dose if you are suffering from the following – asthma, epilepsy or any other seizure disorder, heart rhythm disorder, overactive thyroid or stomach ulcer, or if you have a problem in your circulation or blood vessels. If you are going to have a surgery, tell your surgeon that you are taking Neostigmine.
You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not take Prostigmin as it is known to harm unborn or nursing babies.
Prostigmin Dosage
Usually, the recommended dosage is Prostigmin 150mg per day, which translates into ten Prostigmin 15mg tablets over a period of 24 hours. The time you have to wait between your doses depends on your medical condition and your response to the treatment. Generally, larger doses of Prostigmin are given during afternoons and evenings, especially to patients who are experiencing fatigue. The drug may take some time to start working, but its effects are usually long-lasting.
Interactions
Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are taking anti-bacterial medications such as kanamycin or neomycin, or heart rhythm medicines such as procainamide, mexiletine or quinidine. In addition to these, you should also tell your healthcare provider if you are taking atropine, clidinium, belladonna, glycopyrrolate, mepenzolate or scopolamine. Let your doctor know about all medications that you are currently taking.
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