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Edrophonium (Tensilon) is used to test the neuromuscular junction
in order to diagnose myasthenia gravis.
SE: Muscle weakness, Bradycardia, Hypotension, Abdominal cramps, Increased salivation, Blurred vision, Nausea |
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| Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) |
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Definition
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Uses:
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Reverse nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers, Treat myasthenia gravis, Improve survival after exposure to Soman (nerve agent)
SE:Seizures, Bradycardia, Bronchospasm, Bronchoconstriction, Increased secretions |
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Treat or diagnose myasthenia gravis, Reverse nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers, Relieve bladder atony and abdominal distention, Treat supraventricular tachycardia caused by overdose of tricyclics, Reduce small bowel movement
SE:Cardiac arrest, Bradycardia, Bronchospasm, Bronchoconstriction, Increased secretions, Muscle cramps |
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Definition
Influenza type A prophylaxis or treatment, Extrapyramidal reactions caused by medications, Parkinson's disease
SE: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (hyperthermia, rigidity, tachycardia, unstable blood pressure), Heart failure, Anorexia, Nausea, Insomnia |
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Definition
Extrapyramidal reactions caused by medications, Parkinson's disease, Acute dystonia (muscle tone dysfunction usually induced by medications)
SE: Paradoxical bradycardia, Constipation, Tachycardia, Muscle weakness, Dilated pupils |
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| Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) |
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Definition
Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) is used to treatParkinson’s disease, including Parkinson’s disease caused by encephalopathy, Carbon monoxide and manganese poisoning
SE: Dystonia, Dyskinetic movements, Ataxia, Depression, Suicidal ideas, Irregular cardiac rhythm, Blepharospasm (eyelid spasms, twitching, blinking), Hepatotoxicity |
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Definition
Parkinson’s disease, Acromegaly, Premenstrual syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, Hepatic encephalopathy, Drug induced neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Amenorrhea or galactorrhea (abnormal nipple discharge)
SE: Dizziness, Headache, Seizures, CVA, Syncope, Hypotension, Myocardial infarction, Nausea, Abdominal cramps |
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