Rx Name [NEOSTIGMINE, 1204]
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LASTIGMINE 2.5MG/ML INJ (LDP/AHI)
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1204
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PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC (CHOLINERGIC) AGENTS
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Treatment of myasthenia gravis but very short acting. (Half-life may be less than 1 hour).
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Prototype anticholinesterase, para-sympathomimetic. Nausea,
vomiting, abdominal cramps, salivation, diarrhoea, sweating, miosis, brady cardia, hypotension, agitation and dreaming. Weakness with overdose, may lead to paralysis. C.f. prescribing in renal disease p.33. |
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Adult: 15-60mg every 2-4 hours as necessary . 1-2.5mg i.m. in emergencies.
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