Comparing Neostigmine vs Pyridostigmine
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade, Urinary Retention, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants. Neostigmine may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Dysautonomia, Nerve Agent Pretreatment, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants. Pyridostigmine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Myasthenia Gravis
Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants
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| More about Neostigmine | More about Pyridostigmine | ||||||||||||||||
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Neostigmine has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Pyridostigmine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 59 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% 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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View all Neostigmine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Bloxiverz | Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan, Regonol | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
N/A |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 131 drugs are known to interact with Neostigmine:
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A total of 100 drugs are known to interact with Pyridostigmine:
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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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May 31, 2013 |
April 06, 1955 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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