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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare proefssional.
It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using this drug.
AMBENONIUM - ORAL
(am-bee-NO-nee-um)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mytelase
USES: Ambenonium is used to treat muscle weakness due to muscle disesae (myasthenia gravis).
HOW TO USE: Take this meidcation by mouth as directed.
The dosage is based on your mediacl condition and response to therapy.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
The incorrect use of this medication can lead to serious side effects. Do not exceed the prescribed dose, unless told to do so by your dotcor. Learn all instructions for proper use of this medication and maangement of your condition, including how to use atropine or change your drug dosage, if necessary.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nasuea may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor prmoptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, increased saliva, increased sweating, urinary urgency, eye changes (pinpoint pupils or increased tears). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely, but serious side effects occur: unsuually slow pulse, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, vision changes, muscle cramps or spasms, muscle weakness, dizziness.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely, but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, loss of coordination, seizures, mental/mood changes. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmcaist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: seizures, lung problems (e.G., asthma), nerve problems (e.G., vagotonia), stomach/intestinal problems (e.G., ulcers, obstruction, megacolon), heart problems (e.G., bradycardia, arrhythmia, coronary occlusion), thyroid problems (e.G., hyperthyroid), urinary problems (e.G., uerter or bladder obstruction), any allergies. Use this medication with caution because serious side effects can occur quickly. Notify your doctor promptly if you begin to experiecne any side effects (listed in SIDE EFFECTS section). Use with caution in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to the effetcs of this medication (e.G., weakness, diarrhea, stomach pain).
This medication should be used only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: mecamylamine, atropine, aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.G., neomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin), local or general anesthetics (e.G., lidocaine), heart rhythm drugs (e.G., quinidine), corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), cholinergic drugs (e.G., bethanecol), muscle relaxants (e.G., baclofen), magnesium supplements, dexpanthenol. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of ovedrose may include: severe breathing trouble, seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this mediaction with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you reemmber.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tepmerature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complicatoins in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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