What is a side effect of neostigmine?
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| System Organ Class | Adverse Reaction |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal Disorders | bowel cramps, diarrhea, flatulence, increased peristalsis |
| Renal and Urinary Disorders | urinary frequency |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders | arthralgia, muscle cramps, spasms, weakness |
| Miscellaneous | diaphoresis, flushing |
How do you use neostigmine?
How to take neostigmine
- Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer’s printed information leaflet from inside the pack.
- Take neostigmine tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to.
- Swallow the tablet(s) with a drink of water.
- If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, take it when you remember.
When do you give neostigmine?
Ideally, neostigmine should not be administered until at least the fourth response to TOF stimulation appears; however, the time to achieve acceptable neuromuscular recovery may be as much as 15 min in this setting, even after a large dose (0.06 to 0.07 mg/kg) of neostigmine.
What type of drug is neostigmine?
Neostigmine is a parasympathomimetic, specifically, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. The drug inhibits acetylcholinesterase which is responsible for the degredation of acetylcholine.
Is neostigmine used clinically?
Neostigmine is used for the symptomatic treatment of myasthenia gravis by improving muscle tone.
Is neostigmine a cholinergic drug?
Neostigmine is in the cholinergic family of medications. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholinesterase and therefore increases the levels of acetylcholine. Neostigmine was patented in 1931.
Why atropine is added to neostigmine?
At the end of surgery, neostigmine has been given for the reversal of neuromuscular blocking agents with several adverse effects such as bradycardia and profuse secretion. Atropine has been used to prevent those side effects of neostigmine.