Drug NameMestinon (Pyridostigmine)
Drug UsesMestinon is used for treating myasthenia gravis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How TakenUse Mestinon as directed by your doctor.
- Mestinon may be taken with or without food.
- Take with food if it upsets your stomach.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mestinon.
Drug Class and MechanismMestinon is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by improving nerve impulses in muscles so that the muscles are better able to work.
Missed DoseIf you miss a dose of Mestinon and you still have a headache, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a dose of Mestinon within 30 minutes of your last dose. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage Store Mestinon at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Mestinon out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mestinon is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.