Abbott Neostigmine 0.5mg Injection

Short Description

Abbott Neostigmine 0.5mg Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat myasthenia gravis, paralytic ileus, postoperative urinary retention, and reversal of skeletal muscle relaxants after surgery.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Abbott Neostigmine 0.5mg Injection works by reducing and improving muscle weakness. It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment and never stop this suddenly without talking to your doctor. However, before taking this medicine, it is better to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, asthma, or stomach disorders. The most common side effects of this medicine are slow heart rate, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any other symptoms which you think are caused by the medicine, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before taking this medicine.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

slow heart rate nausea vomiting

Alcohol Warning

Abbott Neostigmine 0.5mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Abbott Neostigmine 0.5mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Abbott Neostigmine 0.5mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Abbott Neostigmine 0.5mg Injection is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. It increases the level of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the brain, by suppressing acetylcholinesterase (enzyme). This acetylcholine further triggers muscle contracting receptors which helps in muscle contraction.

It is given into veins, muscles, or under the skin by a healthcare professional. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects. Inform your doctor if you have an existing kidney problem, Parkinson's disease, asthma, or stomach disorders.