Comparing Mestinon vs Vyvgart
| Mestinon (pyridostigmine) | Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) |
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| Mestinon (pyridostigmine) | Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Dysautonomia, Nerve Agent Pretreatment, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants. Mestinon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis. Vyvgart may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Myasthenia Gravis
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| More about Mestinon (pyridostigmine) | More about Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Mestinon has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Vyvgart has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Other pyridostigmine brands include: Mestinon Timespan, Regonol |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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120 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 102 drugs are known to interact with Mestinon:
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A total of 300 drugs are known to interact with Vyvgart:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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April 06, 1955 |
December 17, 2021 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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