Comparing Neostigmine vs Pyridostigmine
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Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Urinary Retention, Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants. neostigmine may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants, Nerve Agent Pretreatment. May also be prescribed off label for Dysautonomia. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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10.0
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6.9
For Myasthenia Gravis: I've been taking this medicine for about a year and half and it works. When it starts to wear off the weakness comes back. I'm happy to put up with a few of the side effects. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full neostigmine side effects document. |
See the full pyridostigmine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all neostigmine prices |
View all pyridostigmine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Bloxiverz | Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan, Regonol | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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2 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 101 drugs are known to interact with neostigmine:
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A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with pyridostigmine:
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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May 31, 2013 |
April 06, 1955 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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** 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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Myasthenia Gravis: I WAS PUT ON THIS MEDICATION IN FEB OF 08 WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS. IT TOOK ABOUT A MONTH OR TWO TO GET THE DOSING RIGHT, BUT ONCE I DID IT WAS FABULOUS WITH MINIMAL SIDE AFFECTS. I LOVE THIS DRUG. IT HAS WORKED WONDERS TO KEEP MY SYMPTOMS AT A MINIMUM.