Mestinon

Mestinon is used for:

Treating myasthenia gravis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Mestinon is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by improving nerve impulses in muscles so that the muscles are better able to work.

Do NOT use Mestinon if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Mestinon
• you are taking quinine or quinidine
• you have a stomach, intestinal, or urinary blockage

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Mestinon:

Some medical conditions may interact with Mestinon. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart problems (eg, heart block, slow heartbeat), a urinary tract infection, asthma, or kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mestinon. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Quinine or quinidine because effectiveness of Mestinon may be decreased
• Succinylcholine because actions and side effects may be increased by Mestinon

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Mestinon may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.