pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Class:
Antimyasthenic Agents: Cholinergics
Indication:
Improves strength/mobility in myasthenia gravis, reversal of neuromuscular blocking agents.
Mode of Action:
↑ ACh at receptor sites by inhibiting cholinesterase.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Excess ACh, causing increased salivation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sweating, bradycardia, Cholinergic side effects cause SLUDGE: Salivation, Lacrimation (i.e., excessive tear production), Urination, Defecation, GI distress, Emesis.
NC/PT:
Antidote is the anticholinergic atropine.