Also known as Mestinon and Regonol
Pyridostigmine is a parasympathomimetic and a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. Since it is a quaternary amine, it is poorly absorbed in the gut and does not cross the blood–brain barrier, except possibly in stressful conditions.
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Patients are most commonly prescribed pyridostigmine to treat myasthenia gravis, double vision, problems with movement, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Patients taking pyridostigmine most commonly experience side effects like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and painful menstruation.