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Regonol Injection Active Ingredients: Pyridostigmine Injection Representative Names: Regonol Injection What is pyridostigmine injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with pyridostigmine? What side effects may I notice from receiving pyridostigmine? What should I watch for while taking pyridostigmine? Where can I keep my medicine? What is pyridostigmine injection? (Back to top) PYRIDOSTIGMINE (Mestinon®) can improve muscle strength. It can help to treat myasthenia gravis, a disease that affects your muscles. It can help to reverse the effects of certain muscle relaxants. Generic pyridostigmine injections are not yet available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •asthma •difficulty passing urine •heart disease or irregular heartbeat •kidney disease •over active thyroid •seizures (convulsions) •stomach obstruction or ulcers •an unusual or allergic reaction to pyridostigmine, benzyl alcohol, bromides, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Pyridostigmine is for injection into a muscle or for very slow injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with pyridostigmine? (Back to top) •atropine •certain antibiotics given by injection •disopyramide •mecamylamine •medicines that cause muscle relaxation •other medicines that improve muscle strength or tone for conditions like myasthenia gravis •quinine •trimethaphan Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving pyridostigmine? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •changes in vision •diarrhea •difficulty breathing •dizziness •difficulty moving •headache •increase in the need to pass urine •increased saliva •increased sweating •muscle cramps or spasms •nausea, vomiting •skin rash •slow or irregular heartbeat •stomach pain •unusual weakness or tiredness What should I watch for while taking pyridostigmine? (Back to top) Always carry an identification card describing your disease and the details of your medication regimen. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) 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. Last Updated:02/07/2003 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.