Myasthenia gravis:
Indications for MESTINON TIMESPAN:
Myasthenia gravis.
Adult:
Usually: 1–3 tabs 1–2 times daily.
Children:
Not recommended.
Contraindications:
Intestinal or urinary obstruction.
Warnings/Precautions:
Bronchial asthma. Monitor for cholinergic and myasthenic crisis, differentiate and treat (see literature). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
Pharmacologic Class:
Cholinesterase inhibitor.
Interactions:
Reversal of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. Antagonized by atropine.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset, increased salivation and bronchial secretions, miosis and diaphoresis, muscle cramps, fasciculation and weakness.
How Supplied:
Tabs—100, 500; Syrup—pt; Timespan—100
