Antimyasthenics are given by mouth or by injection to treat myasthenia gravis. Neostigmine may also be given by injection as a test for myasthenia gravis. Sometimes neostigmine is given by injection to prevent or treat certain urinary tract or intestinal disorders. In addition, neostigmine or pyridostigmine may be given by injection as an antidote to certain types of muscle relaxants using in surgery.
These medication are available only with your family doctor's prescription in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
For quick reference, the following antimyasthenics are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Ambenonium - am-be-NOE-nee-um† 2. Neostigmine - nee-oh-STIG-meen 3. Pyridostigmine - peer-id-oh-STIG-meen † Not commercially available in Canada Generic name product may be available in the USA