PRODUCT DETAILS

About Neotagmin Injection

NEOSTIGMINE belongs to a group of medicines called 'anticholinesterase agents/acetylcholinesterase inhibitors,' primarily used to treat myasthenia gravis and to reverse the effects of anaesthesia medicines used during surgery. NEOSTIGMINE is also used to treat paralytic ileus (a rare form of constipation), Ogilvie syndrome (dilatation or widening of the colon), and post-operative urinary retention. Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles.

NEOSTIGMINE contains 'Neostigmine.' It increases levels of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine by stopping the excess cholinesterase activity (an enzyme required for the breakdown of acetylcholine) involved in communication between nerve impulses and muscle movements. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit the message from one nerve cell to another nerve cell, muscle cell, or a gland cell. Thus NEOSTIGMINE helps in proper muscle functioning and prevents muscle weakness.

Uses of Neotagmin Injection

Myasthenia gravis, paralytic ileus, ogilvie syndrome and postoperative urinary retention.

Medicinal Benefits of Neotagmin Injection

NEOSTIGMINE belongs to the group of medicines called 'anticholinesterase agents/cholinesterase inhibitors and is used to treat myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness). NEOSTIGMINE contains ‘Neostigmine’. It works by stopping the excessive activity of cholinesterase, thereby helps the muscles to work correctly. Additionally, NEOSTIGMINE is also used to treat paralytic ileus (a rare form of constipation), postoperative urinary retention, and reverses the effects of anaesthesia medicines used during surgery. NEOSTIGMINE affects the body's chemicals, which are involved in communication between nerve impulses and muscle movements. Thereby, NEOSTIGMINE treats associated muscle disorders by improving muscle strength.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take NEOSTIGMINE by mouth with food as directed by your doctor. Swallow NEOSTIGMINE as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or break the tablet. Injection: A healthcare professional will administer the injection form of NEOSTIGMINE; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Neotagmin Injection

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramp
• Diarrhoea
• Increased saliva production
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping
• Dry mouth

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines or supplements before using NEOSTIGMINE. Brief your medical history if you have any liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases (coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeat), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, stomach ulcer, fits, urination problems, Parkinson’s disease, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), and irritability of vagus nerve (connects to the abdomen from the brain) that causes excess bowel contractions before starting NEOSTIGMINE. It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since animal studies of NEOSTIGMINE showed harmful effects on the foetus. Also, it is not known if NEOSTIGMINE is released into breast milk. Please consult your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Avoid consuming alcohol along with NEOSTIGMINE as it might lead to increased side effects like dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery as NEOSTIGMINE causes dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 NEOSTIGMINE may have interactions in cases of asthma, bradycardia (slow heart rate), bronchospasm, fits, hyperthyroidism, stomach ulcer, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, urination problems, Parkinson’s disease, and irritability of vagus nerve.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking NEOSTIGMINE as it may cause increased dizziness.

PREGNANCY

NEOSTIGMINE is a pregnancy category C drug. It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since animal studies of NEOSTIGMINE showed harmful effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor before taking NEOSTIGMINE if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not known if NEOSTIGMINE is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking NEOSTIGMINE if you are a breastfeeding mother.

DRIVING

NEOSTIGMINE can make you feel dizzy and affect your ability to drive. It is advised not to drive or operate machinery while using NEOSTIGMINE if you are not mentally alert and focused.

LIVER

Please consult your doctor before using NEOSTIGMINE if you suffer from any liver impairment/liver disease.

KIDNEY

Please consult your doctor before using NEOSTIGMINE if you suffer from any kidney impairment/kidney disease.