Pyridostigmine Bromide
Warnings
What may interact with Pyridostigmine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-other medicines for myasthenia gravis like neostigmine
-quinine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-atropine
-bethanechol
-disopyramide
-edrophonium
-guanadrel
-guanethidine
-mecamylamine
-medicines that block muscle or nerve pain
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Pyridostigmine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-asthma
-heart disease
-infection in abdomen or peritonitis
-irregular, slow heartbeat
-kidney disease
-seizures
-stomach or bowel obstruction or ulcers
-thyroid disease
-trouble passing urine
-an unusual or allergic reaction to pyridostigmine, bromides, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Pyridostigmine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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