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| Pronunciation |
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 (am
be NOE nee
um) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Mytelase®
Caplets® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Cholinergic Agonist |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to ambenonium or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you are taking atropine, any atropine-like medicine, or
mecamylamine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat myasthenia
gravis.
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| How does it work? |
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- Ambenonium stimulates muscle
activity.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Take as directed by healthcare
provider.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or
extra
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
- If you are 65 or older, you may have more side effects.
- Use caution if you have a seizure history, a stomach ulcer or
bleeding, any heart disease, lung disease, Alzheimer's disease, or Parkinson's
disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Be careful in hot weather.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Belly pain, cramps, nausea, burping, increased spit, or diarrhea.
- Dizziness and feeling tired. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or
activities that require you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects
you.
- Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
- Flushing or sweating.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Watch for change in symptoms. Is condition better, worse, or about the
same?
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- Flushing or sweating that you are not able to tolerate.
- Wheezing or difficulty breathing.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Muscle weakness.
- Any rash.
- No improvement in condition or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store tablets in a tight container at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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