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Methyzone Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PYRIDOSTIGMINE-60MG

Uses:

Treatment of Myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness)

Medicinal Benefits:

Methyzone Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called cholinesterase inhibitors used to treat myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness). Methyzone Tablet works by stopping the excessive activity of cholinesterase, thus helping the muscles to work properly. Additionally, Methyzone Tablet is also used to treat paralytic ileus (a rare form of constipation), postoperative urinary retention, and prophylaxis to soman nerve agent poisoning. Methyzone Tablet affects the chemicals in the body which are involved in communication between nerve impulses and muscle movements. Thereby, Methyzone Tablet helps in treating myasthenia gravis.

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Methyzone Tablet is used to treat myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness). Besides this, it also treats paralytic ileus (a rare form of constipation), postoperative urinary retention, and prophylaxis to military exposure to any nerve-poisoning gas.

Methyzone Tablet works by stopping the excessive cholinesterase activity (an enzyme necessary for the breakdown of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine) involved in communication between nerve impulses and muscle movements. Thereby, Methyzone Tablet helps in proper muscle functioning and prevents muscle weakness.

Methyzone Tablet is used as prophylaxis against the lethal effects of soman nerve agent poisoning especially by military. It is intended to be used in conjunction with atropine and pralidoxime therapy and protective garments and gas-mask.

Do not stop taking Methyzone Tablet on your own. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Methyzone Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Methyzone Tablet .

Caution is needed in patients with asthma, breathing difficulty, wheezing and chronic cough as Methyzone Tablet may worsen the condition. Please consult your doctor before taking Methyzone Tablet if you have asthma or any breathing problems.

Talk to your doctor before taking Methyzone Tablet if you have hypertension (high blood pressure) as it may cause insignificant changes such as elevated blood pressure.

Anticholinergic drugs are often used in the treatment of glaucoma. Methyzone Tablet is a cholinergic inhibitor, and its use in patients with glaucoma may cause additive effects which could lead to night vision problems. Please consult your doctor before taking Methyzone Tablet if you have glaucoma.

Methyzone Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, muscle cramps, blurred vision, rash and increased salivation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Methyzone Tablet does not cause high blood pressure. In fact, intake of high dose of Methyzone Tablet can cause low blood pressure.

No, Methyzone Tablet should not be crushed or chewed. It should be taken as a whole with water.

Methyzone Tablet does not cause increase in heartbeats. On the other hand, it can be used in the treatment of increase in heartbeats in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) where there is an abnormal increase in the heartbeats while standing from a lying position.

Methyzone Tablet should not be cut in half unless your doctor tells you to take a half tablet and it has a score mark on it. It should not be chewed or crushed before taking.

Methyzone Tablet does not cure myasthenia gravis but relieves the symptoms of it by reducing and improving muscle weakness. The duration for which you must take Methyzone Tablet will depend on your needs. Do not stop taking Methyzone Tablet until and unless advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

A very small amount of Methyzone Tablet may pass into breast milk, which may or may not affect your baby. Please take your doctor’s advice before taking Methyzone Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

No, do not take Methyzone Tablet for constipation. It is used only when constipation occurs due to intestinal paralysis and strictly on prescription by the doctor.

Methyzone Tablet should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it, who have constipation or difficulty urinating, unless the doctor has advised to use this medicine.

If you have accidentally taken more than the required dose, seek medical help immediately. An overdose of Methyzone Tablet may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, salivation, excessive sweating, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, excessive weakness, and even paralysis.

No, Methyzone Tablet is not a steroid. It belongs to the group of medicines called anticholinesterases.

No, there is no proof that Methyzone Tablet has abuse potential.

No, Methyzone Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if you gain weight, it may be due to inactivity related to muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis.

Yes, Methyzone Tablet is safe if used as advised by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Methyzone Tablet may cause blurred vision. Thus, you should avoid driving until you know how Methyzone Tablet affects you.